Simplified Magnetic Resonance Index of Activity Is Useful for Terminal Ileal but not Colonic Disease in Pediatric Crohn Disease

Conclusion: The MARIAs is feasible and accurate in reflecting disease activity in the TI, but not in the colon, in children with newly diagnosed CD. Although the MARIAs may be useful for monitoring TI disease activity over time, full assessment continues to require both IC and MRE.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Articles: Gastroenterology: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Source Type: research