The International Working Group for Disorders of Gastrointestinal Motility and Function met at the Ascona III Conference, from 14-19 May 2023 at the Centro Stefano Franscini, Monte Verita, Ascona, Switzerland. A world-class faculty, representing all five NGM societies, discussed with expert delegates all the key advances in the clinical measurement of digestive function. Videos of many of the original presentations can be viewed on this platform.

Highlights of the meeting included:

  • Introduction of the first consensus classification for disorders of pharyngeal function
  • Initial experience with the Chicago Classification for Oesophageal Motility Disorders version 4.0 plus a review of endo-FLIP and other advances
  • Start of the Lyon Classification of Reflux Disease version 2.0 process with expansion to include laryngo-pharyngeal reflux
  • State-of-the-art lectures focused on the assessment of gastric emptying and digestive function, including hydrogen and 13C-breath tests
  • Review of the London Classification for disorders of anorectal function, plus novel technologies for diagnosis and treatment of these conditions

To find out more about activities of the international working group, please send an email to dr.mark.fox@gmail.com.