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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
Table 2 Detection of strictures in Crohn’s disease: comparison between US and conventional radiology or surgery (prospective studies)
Author (ref)Patients (n)ComparatorSensitivitySpecificity
Maconi et al[18]98Small bowel/ barium enema74%93%
Kohn et al[20]44Small bowel enema82%100%
Gasche et al[19]33Surgery/pathology100%91%
Parente et al[12]211Small bowel enema79%98%
85 (operated)Surgery90%100%