Authors: Jonathan R Dillman Andrew T Trout Ethan A Smith
Publish Date: 2016/03/03
Volume: 46, Issue: 6, Pages: 829-837
Abstract
MR enterography MRE is increasingly vital to the diagnosis and followup of children with Crohn disease This diagnostic test which can provide valuable information regarding the presence of intestinal inflammation intestinal and intraabdominal complications and extraintestinal diseaserelated manifestations has the potential to directly impact both medical and surgical decisionmaking Consequently it is imperative that the interpretation and reporting of these examinations provide as much clinical information as possible This article reviews specific ways radiologists can provide added value when interpreting MRE examinations in the setting of pediatric Crohn disease by 1 establishing the true extent of disease involvement 2 subjectively and objectively assessing response to medical treatment and 3 accurately characterizing diseaserelated complications
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