Imaging for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Surg Clin North Am. 2015 Dec;95(6):1143-58, v. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2015.07.007. Epub 2015 Sep 7.

Abstract

Multiple imaging modalities exist for inflammatory bowel disease. This article explores the use of plain radiographs, contrast radiologic imaging, computed tomography, MRI, ultrasound, and capsule endoscopy. History, technique, indications for use, limitations, and future directions are discussed for each modality.

Keywords: CT enterography; Crohn's disease; Imaging; Inflammatory bowel disease; MRE; MRI; Ulcerative colitis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Capsule Endoscopy
  • Contrast Media
  • Humans
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Contrast Media