[Updated German S3-guideline regarding the diagnosis of Crohn's disease--implementation of radiological modalities]

Rofo. 2010 Feb;182(2):116-21. doi: 10.1055/s-0028-1109837. Epub 2009 Oct 27.
[Article in German]

Abstract

The recently updated German S 3-guideline regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Crohn's disease incorporates several changes concerning the radiological approach compared to the former guideline. This article focuses on guideline-based radiological imaging techniques for patients with Crohn's disease. The new guideline is also compared to former European and German guidelines in the context of recently published radiological literature.

Publication types

  • Consensus Development Conference
  • English Abstract
  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Child
  • Colonoscopy*
  • Crohn Disease / diagnosis*
  • Crohn Disease / epidemiology
  • Crohn Disease / pathology
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Evidence-Based Medicine*
  • Germany
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Mucosa / pathology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Quality Assurance, Health Care
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
  • Ultrasonography*
  • Young Adult