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MR enterography: how to deliver added value

Jonathan R Dillman1, Andrew T Trout2, Ethan A Smith3

  • 1Department of Radiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH, 45229-3039, USA. jonathan.dillman@cchmc.org.

Pediatric Radiology
|March 5, 2016
PubMed

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Magnetic resonance enterography (MRE) is crucial for diagnosing and monitoring pediatric Crohn disease. Radiologists can enhance MRE interpretation by detailing disease extent, treatment response, and complications for better patient care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Radiology

Background:

  • MR enterography (MRE) is essential for pediatric Crohn disease diagnosis and management.
  • MRE provides critical data on inflammation, complications, and extra-intestinal manifestations.
  • Accurate MRE interpretation directly influences clinical and surgical decisions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline how radiologists can maximize the clinical value of MRE in pediatric Crohn disease.
  • To detail strategies for improving MRE interpretation and reporting.

Main Methods:

  • Review of MRE interpretation techniques in pediatric Crohn disease.
  • Focus on enhancing diagnostic yield for disease extent, treatment response, and complications.

Main Results:

  • MRE findings significantly impact medical and surgical management plans.
  • Standardized interpretation can improve assessment of disease activity and treatment efficacy.
  • Accurate characterization of complications is vital for patient outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Radiologists play a key role in optimizing MRE for pediatric Crohn disease.
  • Enhanced MRE interpretation provides crucial information for comprehensive patient care.
  • Focusing on disease extent, treatment response, and complications improves MRE's clinical utility.

Keywords:
ChildrenCrohn diseaseInflammationMagnetic resonance enterographyMagnetic resonance imagingSmall bowel

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