Assessment of intestinal luminal stenosis and prediction of endoscopy passage in Crohn ’s disease patients using MRI

ConclusionsThe utilization of MRE signs for assessing the passage of an endoscope through the narrow segment revealed that the diameter of the upstream intestine emerged as an independent predictor of endoscopic passage. Before performing an endoscopy, MRE can aid in evaluating the passage of the endoscope.Critical relevance statementThis retrospective study explored the imaging features of MRE to evaluate intestinal stenosis in patients with Crohn ’s disease and determined that the diameter of the upstream intestine of the stenotic segment was an independent predictor in assessing endoscopic passage.Key points• Endoscopy is crucial in evaluating and monitoring the course of Crohn’s disease.• The diameter of the upstream intestine of the stenotic segment was an independent predictor in assessing endoscopic passage.• MRE can aid in evaluating the passage of the endoscope in stenotic segments of Crohn’s disease.Graphical Abstract
Source: Insights into Imaging - Category: Radiology Source Type: research