Javier Vallejos MD, MBA, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Claudia Analia Alvarez MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Carlos Capunay MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Patricia M. Carrascosa MD, Abstract Co-Author: Research Consultant, General Electric Company

1- To describe technical considerations for achieve an optimal small-bowel MR study. 2- To discuss the advantages and limitations of MR imaging of the small bowel. 3- To determine the role of MR enterography in evaluation of Crohn disease and others small bowel conditions.  

Technical considerations: MR enterography and MR enteroclysis Enteric contrast agents and timing MR protocol: pulse sequences Indications and interpretation:  - Crohn disease Diagnosis of Crohn disease Assessment of inflammatory activity Complications and extra-enteric assessment - Ulcerative colitis - Low-grade small-bowel obstruction - Celiac disease - Small-bowel masses  - Incidental findings Advantages and limitations: Impact on diagnosis, management, and treatment Pitfalls and limitations Validation and standardization

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Vallejos, J, Alvarez, C, Capunay, C, Carrascosa, P, MR Enterographic Manifestations of Crohn’s Disease and Other's Conditions.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14013908.html