SICUS and CEUS imaging in Crohn's disease: an update

J Ultrasound. 2017 Jan 2;20(1):1-9. doi: 10.1007/s40477-016-0230-5. eCollection 2017 Mar.

Abstract

Endoscopy remains the main technique in the diagnosis and treatment of Crohn's disease (CD); nevertheless, the recent development of innovative and non-invasive imaging techniques has led to a new tool in the exploration of small bowel in CD patients. This paper reviews the available data on ultrasound imaging used for the evaluation of CD, highlighting the role of small intestine contrast-enhanced ultrasonography with the use of oral and intravenous contrast agents.

Nell’iter diagnostico e terapeutico della malattia di Crohn l’endoscopia rappresenta la principale metodica strumentale. Tuttavia, la recente introduzione di tecniche di imaging innovative e non invasive ha implementato lo studio dell’intestino nelle malattie infiammatorie croniche intestinali. La seguente revisione raccoglie i dati disponibili in letteratura relativi all’utilizzo dell’ecografia con mezzo di contrasto, sia orale (SICUS) sia endovenoso (CEUS), nella valutazione dei pazienti affetti da malattia di Crohn.

Keywords: Contrast-enhanced ultrasound; Crohn’s disease; Small intestine contrast ultrasonography.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Intravenous
  • Administration, Oral
  • Contrast Media*
  • Crohn Disease / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Intestine, Small / diagnostic imaging
  • Ultrasonography / methods*

Substances

  • Contrast Media