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Published in: Pediatric Radiology 6/2016

01-05-2016 | Pediatric Body MRI

MR enterography: how to deliver added value

Authors: Jonathan R. Dillman, Andrew T. Trout, Ethan A. Smith

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 6/2016

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Abstract

MR enterography (MRE) is increasingly vital to the diagnosis and follow-up of children with Crohn disease. This diagnostic test, which can provide valuable information regarding the presence of intestinal inflammation, intestinal and intra-abdominal complications, and extra-intestinal disease-related manifestations, has the potential to directly impact both medical and surgical decision-making. 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 disease-related complications.
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Metadata
Title
MR enterography: how to deliver added value
Authors
Jonathan R. Dillman
Andrew T. Trout
Ethan A. Smith
Publication date
01-05-2016
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue 6/2016
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-016-3555-5

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