title: Gastrointestinal motility testing.
abstract: Gastrointestinal motility and the effects on luminal contents that are brought about by it can be studied in several ways. In clinical practice, manometry remains one of the most important investigational techniques, in particular for oesophageal and anorectal disorders. Radiographic examination of bolus transit through the gastrointestinal tract also continues to be a valuable tool. Scintigraphy still is the gold standard for assessment of gastric emptying, but (13)(C) breath tests are an alternative. Many other techniques are used mainly in the context of scientific research but some of these may become incorporated in the diagnostic armamentarium.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical Center Utrecht, PO Box 85500, 3508 GA Utrecht, The Netherlands. asmout@umcutrecht.nl
authors.forename: André J P M
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Smout
authors.forename: Marco W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Mundt
mesh_terms: D001944:Breath Tests; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005746:Gastric Emptying / Q000502:physiology; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005769:Gastrointestinal Motility / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008365:Manometry / Q000379:methods; D010528:Peristalsis; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging