CT enterography of Crohn's disease.
CT enterography (CTE) is a technique using neutral oral contrast, intravenous contrast and thin cut, multiplanar CT acquisitions to optimize small bowel imaging. One of the primary indications for CTE is the detection and evaluation of Crohn's disease. This article summarizes the advantages/disadvantages, scanning technique, imaging findings, performance and pitfalls of CTE for the evaluation of Crohn's disease.
Hara
Amy K
AK
Diagnostic Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA. Hara.amy@mayo.edu
Swartz
Paul G
PG
D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007422:Intestines / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*