Non-invasive assessment of Crohn's disease complications by High end ultrasound with SonoCT® and Harmonic Imaging – A new diagnostic approach with a high accuracy

Introduction: Currently, endoscopy, computed tomography or laparoscopy are the preferred techniques for assessing complications (stenosis, fistula, abscess) of Crohn's disease but these are invasive or utilizing ionizing radiation. Since patients with Crohn's disease may require frequent evaluation, there is a high need for a non-invasive method. In recent years, transabdominal ultrasound has been proposed as a method to assess Crohn's disease complications. The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate High end ultrasound with SonoCT® and Harmonic Imaging by blinded comparison with the current diagnostic st…