Magnetic resonance enterography in inflammatory bowel disease
This article from Applied Radiology explains the role of magnetic resonance enterography (MRE) in diagnosing and assessing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The authors detail how MRE, a medical imaging technique, can visualize the small and large intestines to identify inflammation, structural changes, and complications associated with IBD. The piece compares MRE with other diagnostic methods like endoscopy, CT enterography, and ultrasound, highlighting its advantages in depicting submucosal pathology and differentiating between inflammation and fibrosis without using ionizing radiation. Furthermore, the article discusses patient preparation, MRE acquisition techniques, and image interpretation for both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, along with mentioning MRE’s potential in monitoring disease activity and guiding treatment strategies.
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