Abbreviations


From the following article

Pathophysiology of achalasia and diffuse esophageal spasm

Ikuo Hirano

GI Motility online (2006)

doi:10.1038/gimo22

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ALADIN

alacrima-achalasia-adrenal insufficiency neurologic disorder

ANNA-1

type 1 antineuronal nuclear autoantibody

DES

diffuse esophageal spasm

GE

gastroesophageal

GEJ

gastroesophageal junction

IgG

immunoglobulin G

LES

lower esophageal sphincter

MEN

multiple endocrine neoplasia

VIP

vasoactive intestinal polypeptide

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