MR Enteroclysis of inflammatory small-bowel diseases

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2006 Aug;187(2):522-31. doi: 10.2214/AJR.05.0511.

Abstract

Objective: MR enteroclysis has been introduced in the workup of small-bowel diseases. The major advantage of this technique over others is the combined visualization of luminal, mural, and extramural abnormalities. In this article we propose an MR enteroclysis protocol, present a stepwise approach for evaluation of these examinations, and discuss the different inflammatory conditions that can be detected.

Conclusion: MR enteroclysis can be considered the current first-line imaging technique for inflammatory small-bowel disorders.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Crohn Disease / diagnosis*
  • Crohn Disease / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases / diagnosis
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography