MOTILITY DISORDERS AND DIVERTICULA Oesophageal mot

MOTILITY DISORDERS AND DIVERTICULA Oesophageal motility disorders

Oesophageal motility disorders are a spectrum of diseases that involve the diminished, overaction or desynchronised neuro muscular function of the oesophageal body or sphincters. The most common presenting symptom is dysphagia. Chest pain, with or without swallowing di ffi culty , is another frequent complaint. Patients often undergo extensive investigations befor e the oesophagus is considered the responsible organ. It is important to have a proper diagnostic work-up before treatment is considered.