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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2008; 21(3): 193-212
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1080999
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Computed Tomography Enterography and Magnetic Resonance Enterography: The Future of Small Bowel Imaging

Mark E. Baker1 , David M. Einstein1 , Joseph C. Veniero1
  • 1Abdominal Imaging Section, Imaging Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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24 July 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

In the last 5 years, computed tomography enterography (CTE) and to a lesser extent magnetic resonance enterography (MRE) have supplanted the routine small bowel series and enteroclysis in the evaluation of many small bowel diseases, especially Crohn's disease. Both CTE and MRE use similar methods of bowel lumen opacification and distension and both have distinct advantages and disadvantages. Both have been most extensively studied in patients with Crohn's disease. What is certain is that these cross-sectional examinations have largely replaced the historic fluoroscopic examinations in the evaluation of the small bowel.

KEYWORDS

Computed tomography enterography - magnetic resonance enterography - Crohn's disease - chronic obscure gastrointestinal bleeding

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