Preoperative evaluation of small bowel complications in Crohn's disease: comparison of diffusion-weighted and contrast-enhanced MR imaging.

Maxime BaratC HoeffelM BouquotA S JannotR DautryM BoudiafK PautratR KaciM CamusC EvenoM PocardP SoyerA Dohan

Published in: European radiology (2018)

• For experienced readers, DWI has similar diagnostic capability as contrast-enhanced MR imaging for the diagnosis of Crohn's disease complications. • For senior radiologists, gadolinium chelate injection could be waived for the diagnosis of Crohn's disease complications. • The interpretation of DWI for Crohn's disease complications requires some experience.

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