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[MR enteroclysis for nuclear spin tomographic diagnosis of inflammatory bowel diseases with contrast enhancement]
A J Aschoff1, H Zeitler, E M Merkle
1Abt. für Radiologische Diagnostik, Universitätsklinikum Ulm. andrik.aschoff@medizin.uni-ulm.de
Purpose:
To evaluate MRI for effectiveness in assessment of intra- and extramural changes in the small intestine.
Methods:
40 patients with known or suspected small bowel disease underwent MR imaging immediately after conventional enteroclysis with barium and a mixture of methyl cellulose and gadolinium-DTPA.
Results:
In 6 of 24 patients with no pathological findings in conventional enteroclysis, intraabdominal pathology such as thickening of the intestinal wall and an abscess were identified. In the remaining patients, MRI showed good correlation with conventionally obtained data and provided important additional information regarding extraluminal involvement such as enlargement of mesenterial lymph nodes and fistulas as well as abscesses.
Conclusions:
MRI, carried out using this technique, provides important additional information regarding intra- and extraluminal changes with good image quality.
Insights
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) effectively assesses small intestine changes. This technique offers valuable insights into both internal and external intestinal conditions, improving diagnostic accuracy.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
Context:
- Small bowel diseases present diagnostic challenges.
- Conventional enteroclysis has limitations in visualizing extramural changes.
- Advanced imaging techniques are needed for comprehensive assessment.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of MRI in assessing intra- and extramural changes in the small intestine.
- To compare MRI findings with conventional enteroclysis.
- To determine the added value of MRI in diagnosing small bowel pathology.
Summary:
- 40 patients with suspected small bowel disease underwent MRI after conventional enteroclysis.
- MRI identified intra-abdominal pathology missed by conventional methods in some patients.
- MRI provided crucial details on extraluminal involvement, including lymphadenopathy, fistulas, and abscesses, correlating well with conventional data.
Impact:
- MRI enhances the diagnostic capability for small bowel diseases.
- This technique offers superior visualization of extramural abnormalities.
- Improved assessment of small bowel pathology leads to better patient management.