Micro-Devices, Wireless Capsules, Maps, Stimulators, and Pacemakers Used for Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders

The document discusses various diagnostic and therapeutic technologies for gastrointestinal motility disorders. Traditional methods like NM Scintigraphy and breath testing are used for gastric emptying and constipation evaluation. Current innovations include the PillCam™ and SmartPill® for wireless monitoring of the GI tract, and Electrogastrography for non-invasive measurement of gastric activity. Future advancements involve capsule video-enteroscopy and AI-driven wireless imaging for therapeutic interventions. New treatments include the Vibrating colon-stimulating capsule for chronic constipation and Gastric electrical stimulation for nausea control. Additionally, the TES-TEA system offers needleless electrical stimulation for conditions like chemotherapy-induced vomiting and gastroparesis.