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Published in: Abdominal Radiology 3/2009

01-06-2009

CT enterography of Crohn’s disease

Authors: Amy K. Hara, Paul G. Swartz

Published in: Abdominal Radiology | Issue 3/2009

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Abstract

CT enterography (CTE) is a technique using neutral oral contrast, intravenous contrast and thin cut, multiplanar CT acquisitions to optimize small bowel imaging. One of the primary indications for CTE is the detection and evaluation of Crohn’s disease. This article summarizes the advantages/disadvantages, scanning technique, imaging findings, performance and pitfalls of CTE for the evaluation of Crohn’s disease.
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Metadata
Title
CT enterography of Crohn’s disease
Authors
Amy K. Hara
Paul G. Swartz
Publication date
01-06-2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Abdominal Radiology / Issue 3/2009
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Electronic ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-008-9443-1

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