Ana Maria Vargas Diaz MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Jacinto Grasa, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Marta Celia Lobo Garcia MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Cristina Fernandez Rey, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Francisco Javier Rodriguez Recio MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

To analyze the CT enterography radiological findings in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (activity and complications), as well as perform a diagnostic approach in patients with high suspicion. To present the experience in our service since this technique was introduced in January 2011 to the present. To review the current literature

The introduction of neutral oral contrast agent and the improvement of the luminal distention, have offer a new specific technique of the small intestine known as CT enterography. This technique can evaluate inflammatory bowel disease, vascular malformations and small intestine tumors. We have evaluated the signs of active inflammatory stenosis: mucosal hyperenhancement, wall thickening, mural stratification, increased attenuation of mesenteric fat and prominent vasa recta; as well as signs of complications such as abscesses, fistulas and obstruction. We evaluate the inactive disease with radiological findings of submucosal fat deposition, pseudosacculation, surrounding fibrofatty proliferation and fibrotic stenosis. The importance of being familiar with the radiological findings of active and non-active disease becomes important because the first one is susceptible to medical treatment while the second one may require surgical procedures such as resection of the affected segment.

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Vargas Diaz, A, Grasa, J, Lobo Garcia, M, Fernandez Rey, C, Rodriguez Recio, F, Our Experience with the CT Enterography and the Inflamatory Bowel Disease.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14008720.html