Consensus Recommendations for Evaluation, Interpretation, and  Utilization of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Enterography in Patients With Small Bowel Crohn’s Disease

Computed tomography and magnetic resonance enterography have become routine small bowel imaging tests to evaluate patients with established or suspected Crohn ’s disease, but the interpretation and use of these imaging modalities can vary widely. A shared understanding of imaging findings, nomenclature, and utilization will improve the utility of these imaging techniques to guide treatment options, as well as assess for treatment response and complicati ons. Representatives from the Society of Abdominal Radiology Crohn’s Disease-Focused Panel, the Society of Pediatric Radiology, the American Gastroenterological Association, and other experts, systematically evaluated evidence for imaging findings associated with small bowel Crohn’s disease ente ric inflammation and established recommendations for the evaluation, interpretation, and use of computed tomography and magnetic resonance enterography in small bowel Crohn’s disease.

Source: Gastroenterology - January 9, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: David H. Bruining, Ellen M. Zimmermann, Edward V. Loftus, William J. Sandborn, Cary G. Sauer, Scott A. Strong, Society of Abdominal Radiology Crohn ’s Disease-Focused Panel Tags: Special Report Source Type: research