Magnetic Resonance enteroclysis imaging in XXXX .

@entity1 @entity384 @entity10900 @entity8814 @entity733 @entity2287 @entity30 @entity7522
PURPOSE: To assess the role of magnetic resonance enteroclysis (MRE) in @entity1 with @entity30 , in order to identify involved segments, define the extension and evaluate transmural alterations. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Eighteen @entity1 with known @entity30 were studied with MR (1.5 T), with breath-hold T2-weighted TSE, T2-weighted TSE SPIR and 3D T1-weighted sequences before and after @entity2287 injection (0.2 mmol/kg) in the coronal and axial planes. The small bowel was distended by the administration of 2 l of @entity7522 through a nasojejunal tube and drug induced @entity8814 . Typical patterns of @entity30 , such as @entity10900 , parietal thickening and narrowing of the bowel, @entity384 , fibrofatty proliferation and enlarged lymph nodes were analysed on radiological and MRE images. MRE was performed within 30 days from conventional radiological studies (conventional enteroclysis and small bowel follow-through). RESULTS: Good distension of the bowel wall was obtained in all cases. MRE assessed the presence of parietal thickening and narrowing of the bowel wall (14/18 cases) and the presence of prestenotic dilatation (12/18 cases). Vascular enhancement (14/18 cases), transmural abnormalities (8/18 cases), fibrofatty proliferation (3/18 cases), @entity733 formation (2/18 cases) and enlarged mesenteric lymph nodes (6/18 cases) were also observed. MRE missed small fistulas which were visible in radiological studies in two @entity1 . CONCLUSIONS: MRE appears to be a promising technique in @entity1 with @entity30 . Due to limited spatial resolution MRE could be a useful adjunct to radiological studies and in following up selected groups of @entity1 with prior known disease.
