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Detection of inflammatory bowel disease: diagnostic performance of cross-sectional imaging modalities

Authors: Karin Horsthuis, Pieter C. F. Stokkers, Jaap Stoker

Published in: Abdominal Radiology | Issue 4/2008

Abstract

Different cross-sectional imaging techniques can be used as a diagnostic tool for the evaluation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In this report the diagnostic performances of ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography in the detection of IBD and the evaluation of known IBD are described, together with a short update on patient preparation and imaging technique of the respective modalities discussed.

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Title: Detection of inflammatory bowel disease: diagnostic performance of cross-sectional imaging modalities
Authors: Karin Horsthuis
Pieter C. F. Stokkers
Jaap Stoker
Publication date: 01-07-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Abdominal Radiology / Issue 4/2008
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Electronic ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-007-9276-3

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