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01-01-2010 | Review

CT enterography of pediatric Crohn disease

Authors: Jonathan R. Dillman, Jeremy Adler, Ellen M. Zimmermann, Peter J. Strouse

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 1/2010

Abstract

CT enterography is an important tool in the noninvasive diagnosis and follow-up of pediatric Crohn disease. This imaging modality is particularly useful for assessing extent of disease (including both intestinal and extraintestinal manifestations), response to medical therapy, and disease-related complications. The purpose of this article is to provide a contemporary review of CT enterography technique as well as the spectrum of intestinal and extraintestinal findings in pediatric Crohn disease.

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Title: CT enterography of pediatric Crohn disease
Authors: Jonathan R. Dillman
Jeremy Adler
Ellen M. Zimmermann
Peter J. Strouse
Publication date: 01-01-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Pediatric Radiology / Issue 1/2010
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-009-1465-5

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