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Erschienen in: Pediatric Radiology 11/2007

01.11.2007 | Minisymposium

Ultrasonography of Crohn disease in children

verfasst von: Marianne Alison, Ahmed Kheniche, Robin Azoulay, Sandrine Roche, Guy Sebag, Nadia Belarbi

Erschienen in: Pediatric Radiology | Ausgabe 11/2007

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Abstract

US is increasingly performed in Crohn disease (CD) in children as a first line imaging modality. It reduces the use of other more invasive examinations such as endoscopy, CT or contrast enema. We describe bowel ultrasonography technique, normal bowel appearances on US and pathological patterns in CD. We discuss the current role and limitations of bowel US in CD in children including diagnosis, extent of disease, assessment of disease activity, follow-up and detection of complications. The diagnostic accuracy of US is discussed according to the literature and compared to other imaging modalities. US is currently used for screening in children with the suspicion of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) with a good negative predictive value. In follow-up, US has a role in monitoring medical treatment by evaluating disease activity, extent of disease and for detecting complications.
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Metadaten
Titel
Ultrasonography of Crohn disease in children
verfasst von
Marianne Alison
Ahmed Kheniche
Robin Azoulay
Sandrine Roche
Guy Sebag
Nadia Belarbi
Publikationsdatum
01.11.2007
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Pediatric Radiology / Ausgabe 11/2007
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-007-0559-1

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