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Regurgitation is a symptom most often described as the effortless return of material from the stomach to esophagus. It is commonly associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease but can come from many other disorders in the upper aerodigestive tract and stomach. Clinical history and selected testing can usually elucidate the cause of regurgitation. Common tests can include barium X-rays, esophageal manometry, and endoscopy. This chapter presents a suggested approach to patients presenting with this common symptom. Therapy for regurgitation relies on identifying and addressing the underlying pathophysiology of the symptom.

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  1. Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, FL, USA

    Kenneth R. DeVault M.D., F.A.C.G.

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    Eytan Bardan

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    Reza Shaker

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DeVault, K.R. (2018). Regurgitation. In: Bardan, E., Shaker, R. (eds) Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59352-4_9

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