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MR enterography: what is next after Crohn's disease?
Giuseppe Cicero1, Giorgio Ascenti2, Antonio Bottari2
1Section of Radiological Sciences, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Policlinico "G. Martino" Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98100, Messina, Italy. gcicero87@gmail.com.
Japanese Journal of Radiology
|April 11, 2019
Summary
Magnetic resonance enterography is a valuable tool for diagnosing small bowel conditions beyond Crohn's disease. This imaging technique offers advantages like detailed visualization and no radiation, making it a reliable alternative for various intestinal disorders.
Area of Science:
- Gastrointestinal Imaging
- Radiology
- Diagnostic Techniques
Background:
- The small bowel is challenging to image using traditional modalities.
- Magnetic resonance enterography (MRE) is increasingly vital for diagnosing Crohn's disease.
- MRE offers unique advantages over conventional radiological examinations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the utility of MRE for diagnosing uncommon small bowel conditions.
- To demonstrate MRE's role in the differential diagnosis of intestinal disorders.
- To encourage broader application of MRE beyond Crohn's disease.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing magnetic resonance enterography for small bowel assessment.
- Administering oral contrast medium for optimal intestinal loop distention.
- Performing dynamic imaging evaluations.
Main Results:
- MRE effectively visualizes various small bowel pathologies.
- The technique provides a safe alternative due to the absence of radiation exposure.
- MRE aids in differentiating various intestinal disorders.
Conclusions:
- Magnetic resonance enterography is a versatile and powerful imaging modality for the small bowel.
- Physicians and radiologists should consider MRE for a wider range of intestinal conditions.
- MRE represents a trustworthy alternative to established radiological methods for small bowel evaluation.