Assessment of activity of Crohn’s disease of the ileum and large bowel: proposal for a new multiparameter MR enterography score

Accuracy of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in adult patients: review of the literature

“…More than 250,000 cases of appendicitis are diagnosed in the United States each year, and appendectomy is the most frequent emergent surgery performed worldwide [1,2]. Despite its prevalence, the diagnosis of appendicitis can be elusive and fraught with pitfalls because of the absence of a pathognomonic sign or symptom, the poor predictive value of associated laboratory testing, and its varied presentation diagnosis [3-5].…”

Diffusion kurtosis MRI versus conventional diffusion‐weighted imaging for evaluating inflammatory activity in Crohn's disease

“…Disagreement between the two observers was resolved in consensus. Bowel wall with thickness >3 mm or increased contrast enhancement was considered abnormal . Abnormal bowel segments with good intestine distension were selected for the evaluation of CD activity.…”

Comprehensive Magnetic Resonance Enterography of Crohn׳s Disease in the Pediatric Population: Technique, Interpretation, and Management

“…34 Although there is no consensus on the assessment of disease response, 18 decrease of wall thickening, enhancement, diffusion restriction, and T2 signal intensity (Fig 6) are believed to represent reduction of transmural inflammation. [33][34][35][36] Chronic Disease…”

“…Plastic tubes or suture material is placed within recurring high-spreading extrasphincteric perianal fistulae as a means of allowing appropriate drainage. 35 Attention should also be paid to any surrounding inflammatory changes which, if present, may preclude their removal (Fig 13).…”