Abbreviations
From the following article
Pathophysiology of achalasia and diffuse esophageal spasm
Ikuo Hirano
GI Motility online (2006)
doi:10.1038/gimo22
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