title: Magnetic resonance enterography in the evaluation of Crohn's disease: a primer for the gastroenterologist.
abstract: The assessment of disease location, severity, and complications is critical in guiding the choice of Crohn's disease therapy. Cross-sectional imaging studies have therefore had a paramount role in accurately staging Crohn's disease. Traditionally, computed tomography was the test of choice in confirming/excluding strictures, fistulae, and abscesses. Magnetic resonance imaging is now replacing computed tomography because it eliminates radiation risks. This review provides a primer for the gastroenterologist on magnetic resonance enterography in Crohn's disease.
authors: *Department of Radiology, and †Department of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology Division, Washington University, St Louis, Missouri.
authors: Kathryn J
authors: KJ
authors: Fowler
authors: Themistocles
authors: T
authors: Dassopoulos
authors: Constantine
authors: C
authors: Raptis
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005762:Gastroenterology; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D011379:Prognosis; D000078329:Workforce