Diagnostic accuracy of non-contrast magnetic resonance enterography in detecting active bowel inflammation in pediatric patients with diagnosed or suspected inflammatory bowel disease to determine necessity of gadolinium-based contrast agents.
Stacy J KimThomas L RatchfordPaula M BuchananDhiren R PatelTing Y TaoJeffrey H TeckmanJeffrey J BrownShannon G FarmakisPublished in: Pediatric radiology (2019)
Use of a contrast agent does not improve the detection of active inflammation in the terminal ileum and colon compared to non-contrast MRE, although use of a contrast agent does aid in the detection of penetrating disease.