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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 28, 2007; 13(24): 3279-3287
Published online Jun 28, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i24.3279
Published online Jun 28, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i24.3279
Table 1 Main US features observed in Crohn’s disease (modified from Maconi et al[93])
| Features | Crohn’s disease |
| Bowel wall | |
| Thickening | 4-14 mm |
| Echopattern | Variable |
| Vascularity | Variable |
| Contours | Variable |
| Stiffness | Often present |
| Haustra coli | Absent |
| Peristalsis | Often weak or absent |
| Location and extension | |
| Site | Ileum 70% |
| Bowel involvement | Often divided into segments |
| Extra-intestinal alterations | |
| Mesenteric hypertrophy | Common |
| Enlarged regional lymph nodes | Common |
| Fistulae and abscesses | Common |
- Citation: Saibeni S, Rondonotti E, Iozzelli A, Spina L, Tontini GE, Cavallaro F, Ciscato C, de Franchis R, Sardanelli F, Vecchi M. Imaging of the small bowel in Crohn's disease: A review of old and new techniques. World J Gastroenterol 2007; 13(24): 3279-3287
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v13/i24/3279.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v13.i24.3279