Abstract
The implementation of cross-sectional imaging techniques for the clinical management
of Crohn's disease patients has steadily grown over the recent years, thanks to a
series of technological advances, including the evolution of contrast media for magnetic
resonance, computed tomography and bowel ultrasound. This has resulted in a continuous
improvement of diagnostic accuracy and capability to detect Crohn's disease-related
complications. Additionally, a progressive widening of indications for cross-sectional
imaging in Crohn's disease has been put forward, thus leading to hypothesize that
in the near future imaging techniques can increasingly complement endoscopy in most
clinical settings, including the grading of disease activity and the assessment of
mucosal healing or Crohn's disease post-surgical recurrence.
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Published online: June 20, 2016
Accepted:
May 21,
2016
Received:
February 29,
2016
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