Crohn's disease activity- Evaluation of diagnostic criteria for Power Doppler Sonography
H Neye, W Voderholzer, H Lochs, W Wermke, S Rickes · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2009 · Heft 09
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Problemstellung: Currently, endoscopy is the preferred technique for assessing the activity of Crohn's disease but this is invasive. Since patients with Crohn's disease may require frequent evaluation, there is a high need for a non-invasive method. The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate diagnostic criteria for Power Doppler Sonography by blinded comparison with ileocolonoscopy. Patienten und Methode: Thirty-one patients with confirmed Crohn's disease were prospectively investigated with B-mode and Power Doppler Sonography (HDI 5000, Philips Ultrasound) as well as ileocolonoscopy. All procedures were…