Imaging in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Enterography, Ultrasound and Enteroscopy

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Abstract

Transabdominal ultrasound may be an effective non-invasive method of assessing disease activity and extent inCrohn's disease. The addition of power Doppler and sonographic signal-enhancing agents may increase the accuracy ofdiagnosing intestinal complications of Crohn's disease. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is an effective way to evaluate perianal disease and an EUS-directed combinedmedical-surgical approach may improve long-term healing rates. Computed tomography enterography (CTE)/enteroclysis is highly sensitive and specific for diagnosing small bowelCrohn's disease and has the added advantage of detecting extraluminal complications in 20% of patients. Concernsabout exposure to ionizing radiation are leading to dose reduction and increased awareness about judicious use of thistechnique. The operating characteristics of magnetic resonance enterography/enteroclysis are improving to the point where it is areasonable radiation-free alternative to CTE. These advanced diagnostic techniques not only improve diagnostic accuracy but also allow us to assess diseaseactivity and diagnose intestinal complications such as stricture or penetrating disease.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationInflammatory Bowel Disease
Subtitle of host publicationTranslating basic science into clinical practice
PublisherWiley-Blackwell
Pages266-278
Number of pages13
ISBN (Print)9781405157254
DOIs
StatePublished - May 18 2010

Keywords

  • CT enterography and enteroclysis
  • Gastroenterological information from enterography
  • Imaging in inflammatory bowel disease - computed tomography and magnetic resonance enterography
  • MR enterography and enteroclysis
  • Radiographic measures of disease activity - positron emission tomography (PET)
  • Ultrasound - effective non-invasive method of assessing disease activity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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