Gastrocolic fistula in Crohn's disease detected by oral agent contrast-enhanced ultrasound: A case report of a novel ultrasound modality.

CONCLUSION: GFs are rare, occult and potentially life-threatening complications in CD. US is one of the first-line modalities to evaluate CD and its complications. OA-CEUS, a novel technique of US for gut, may be helpful in reducing the possibility of a missed diagnosis of GF.
PMID: 32536779 [PubMed - in process]

Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology - May 6, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Wu S, Zhuang H, Zhao JY, Wang YF Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: research