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Imaging of the small bowel: Crohn's disease in paediatric patients

Emanuele Casciani1, Chiara De Vincentiis1, Elisabetta Polettini1

  • 1Emanuele Casciani, Elisabetta Polettini, Gabriele Masselli, Gian Franco Gualdi, Department of Emergency Radiology, "La Sapienza" University-Hospital Umberto I, 00166 Rome, Italy.

World Journal of Radiology
|July 1, 2014
PubMed

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Pediatric Crohn

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric gastroenterology and diagnostic imaging.

Background:

  • Crohn's disease frequently manifests in over 20% of patients before age 18.
  • Advances in diagnostic tools like MRI and treatments such as biologics have transformed pediatric Crohn's management.
  • Small bowel imaging is crucial for diagnosing, managing, and monitoring pediatric Crohn's disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and compare various small bowel imaging modalities for pediatric Crohn's disease.
  • To analyze the advantages and disadvantages of each imaging technique.
  • To highlight the role and benefits of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in this patient population.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common small bowel imaging techniques: barium examinations, ultrasonography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and PET-CT.
  • Analysis of each modality's strengths and weaknesses in evaluating pediatric Crohn's disease.
  • Emphasis on MRI for assessing disease location, extent, activity, and complications.

Main Results:

  • Various imaging methods are available for pediatric small bowel evaluation in Crohn's disease.
  • Each modality presents unique advantages and limitations for diagnosis and management.
  • MRI offers comprehensive assessment capabilities, making it a key tool.

Conclusions:

  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a highly valuable tool for evaluating pediatric Crohn's disease.
  • A thorough understanding of different imaging modalities is essential for optimal patient care.
  • Continued advancements in imaging are vital for improving outcomes in pediatric Crohn's patients.

Keywords:
Barium studiesComputed tomographyMagnetic resonancePositron emission tomography-computed tomographyUltrasonography

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