MR enterography as effective as CT in diagnosing Crohn's disease, reduces radiation exposure, study suggests
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 - 15:31
in Health & Medicine
A new study has found that MR enterography (MRE) without the use of an anti-peristaltic agent were as reliable as CT enterography in determining the presence of Crohn's disease. Additionally, MRE reduces the patient's exposure to ionizing radiation.