The Role of Botulinum Toxin Injections for Esophageal Motility Disorders.

Purpose Of Review: The advancement of high-resolution esophageal manometry has led to improvement in the diagnosis of esophageal motility disorders. We reviewed the recent medical literature regarding the use of botulinum toxin (BTx) injections in the esophagus and the indications, current outcomes, and reported complications of this therapy.

Recent Findings: The response rates of BTx injection therapy vary depending on the esophageal motility disorder.