| Contrast-enhanced power Doppler ultrasound in the diagnosis and follow-up of inflammatory abdominal masses in Crohn's disease. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 12610320 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential usefulness of contrast-enhanced power Doppler ultrasound in the detection and follow-up of local complications (phlegmon and abscess) in Crohn's disease. METHODS: With this aim, 28 patients with suspected abdominal inflammatory mass were examined with power Doppler ultrasound before and after intravenous administration of the ultrasound contrast agent Levovist, with evaluation of vascularity within and/or around the inflammatory mass. Colour Doppler flow was characterized as clearly visible, minimally visible or absent. All the patients underwent a post-contrast computed tomography exam. RESULTS: Power Doppler ultrasound, after administration of contrast medium, allows the detection of small inflammatory masses in Crohn's disease, particularly those under 2 cm in diameter, when compared with computed tomography. CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that contrast-enhanced power Doppler ultrasound is a sensitive method for the detection of small abdominal inflammatory masses and for differential diagnosis between phlegmon and abscess. |
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Authors:
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José M Esteban; Antonio Aleixandre; Maria J Hurtado; Luis Maldonado; Francisco J Mora; Eduardo Nogués |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Evaluation Studies; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology Volume: 15 ISSN: 0954-691X ISO Abbreviation: Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol Publication Date: 2003 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-02-28 Completed Date: 2003-05-19 Revised Date: 2009-10-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9000874 Medline TA: Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 253-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Radiology, Clinic University Hospital, Valencia, Spain. esteban_jma@eresmas.es |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Abscess
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etiology,
pathology,
ultrasonography* Adolescent Adult Cellulitis / etiology, pathology, ultrasonography* Contrast Media Crohn Disease / complications*, ultrasonography* Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Intestinal Diseases / etiology, pathology, ultrasonography Male Polysaccharides / diagnostic use Prospective Studies Ultrasonography, Doppler / methods* |
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0/Contrast Media; 0/Polysaccharides; 127279-08-7/SHU 508 |
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Comment In:
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Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2003 Mar;15(3):249-51
[PMID:
12610319
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