Understanding the relationship between esophageal motor disorders and reflux disease. (2nd October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ribolsi, Mentore; de Carlo, Giovanni; Balestrieri, Paola; Guarino, Michele Pier Luca; Cicala, Michele
• Is Part Of: Expert review of gastroenterology & hepatology. Volume 14:Number 10(2020)
• Page Start: 933
• Page End: 940
• Publication Date: 2020-10-02
• Subjects: Esophageal manometry -- high-resolution manometry -- GERD -- esophagogastric junction -- multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH monitoring; Gastroenterology -- Periodicals; Liver -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.3
• DOI: 10.1080/17474124.2020.1791703
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1747-4124

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Introduction: The management of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients is often complex as the clinical presentation is heterogeneous and the mechanisms underlying symptoms are multifactorial. In the past decades, investigations conducted with conventional manometry and, above all, the more accurate high resolution manometry (HRM), helped us in exploring the field of esophageal motility and in understanding the link between motor features and GERD pathogenesis. Areas covered: Several studies carried out with conventional manometry and HRM have confirmed a relevant role of esophageal motor function in GERD pathogenesis. In particular, HRM studies have shown a direct correlation between impaired esophageal body motility, disruption of the esophagogastric junction and reflux burden. These findings impact the clinical and therapeutical management of GERD patients. Moreover, HRM findings might be helpful in evaluating patients with proton pump inhibitor (PPI) resistance and inconclusive evidences of GERD. Expert opinion: The relationship between esophageal motility and GERD pathogenesis needs to be further evaluated by multicenter outcome studies involving a large number of GERD patients and healthy controls. However, other more promising areas could be progressed.