Detection of inflammatory bowel disease: diagnostic performance of cross-sectional imaging modalities

Karin Horsthuis, Pieter C F Stokkers, Jaap Stoker

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Abstract

Different cross-sectional imaging techniques can be used as a diagnostic tool for the evaluation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In this report the diagnostic performances of ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography in the detection of IBD and the evaluation of known IBD are described, together with a short update on patient preparation and imaging technique of the respective modalities discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)407-16
Number of pages10
JournalAbdominal Imaging
Volume33
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11 Jul 2007

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