[Bowel ultrasound in Crohn's disease. Surgical importance].
The use of ultrasound in Crohns disease has a recent history. This method is useful in various situations like: the diagnosis of the disease, the diagnosis of intra-abdominal complications and the follow-up of the operated patient. Moreover, thanks to its practicality of use, ripetibility and accuracy, ultrasounds can represent a first line diagnostic instrument for Crohns disease both in elective and emergency conditions. The authors, in this paper, consider its usefulness and various aspects in these conditions.
Maconi
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Università degli Studi di Milano, Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche "Luigi Sacco", Ospedale Luigi Sacco, Azienda Ospedaliera e Polo Universitario, Milano.
Greco
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S
Parente
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F
Ardizzone
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S
Sampietro
G M
GM
Sartani
A
A
Danelli
P
P
Bianchi Porro
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G
D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D004638:Emergency Treatment; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D014463:Ultrasonography