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Abstract Crohn’s disease (CD) is a chronic transmural inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract, usually occurring in younger patients, and characterized by remitting and relapsing episodes. The initial diagnosis is usually confirmed with barium exams and endoscopy with biopsy [Nosek et al]. Cross-sectional imaging (sonography, CT or MRI) is generally reserved for evaluating the complications of the disease, such as fistulas or abscesses. The major advantage of MRI and bowel wall ultrasound over other techniques for detection of small bowel abnormalities is the visualization of the complete small bowel and extramural disease manifestations without the use of ionizing radiation [DiBaise et al]. |