Description This issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America is on Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders. GI motility disorders are common reasons
for patients to see gastroenterologists. Knowledge of the pathophysiology, evaluation and treatment of these disorders is important
to appropriately care for patients with gastrointestinal motility disorders in clinical practice. The chapters of this issue will discuss
key aspects of gastrointestinal motility disorders focusing on how they relate to practicing gastroenterologists and other health care
providers. Current knowledge in the area as well as evolving concepts from clinical investigations and translational research from basic
sciences will be discussed. The rapid explosion of new technology used in the evaluation of patients will be covered.