Keywords
gastrointestinal motility disorders, endoscopic treatment, gastroparesis, achalasia, Zenker´´ s diverticulum
Abstract
Gastrointestinal motility disorders include several heterogeneous units affecting the esophagus, stomach, small or large intestine and the rectum. These are namely Zenker’s diverticulum, esophageal achalasia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastroparesis, constipation, Ogilvie’s syndrome and post-fundoplication dysphagia. Given the progressive development of endoscopic techniques, patients with most of the above mentioned diseases can be offered a solution consisting of a mini-invasive endoscopic procedure which has already become a first-choice treatment for some of the disorders. This article summarizes the current role of endoscopy in the treatment of the most important gastrointestinal motility disorders.