MRI enterography: what is the clinical impact of unsuspected extra-enteric findings?

The British Journal of Radiology
A RadhammaStuart Taylor

Abstract

To define the incidence and nature of incidental extra-enteric findings on magnetic resonance enterography (MRE) following the introduction of a new clinical service, to assess the volume of additional tests generated and to gauge the potential of MRE to reduce the need for subsequent abdominal imaging. The imaging and patient records of 500 consecutive patients undergoing MRE at a single institution were reviewed. Note was made of patient demographics, any extra-enteric findings reported on the MRE, whether additional tests were recommended by the reporting radiologists to clarify or follow up extra-enteric findings and whether the patients underwent additional abdominal or pelvic imaging in the 4 months after the MRE. 64% of the cohort was male. The mean age was 45 years (range 11-80 years). Overall 190 (38%) underwent MRE for assessment of known Crohn's disease and 310 (62%) for other indications, such as abdominal pain and anaemia. 26 non-bowel-related extra-enteric abnormalities were noted on the MRE report in just 15 patients (3%), and a total of 6 additional tests were recommended by the reporting radiologist. 13 patients (2.6%) underwent some form of abdominal imaging within 4 months of the MRE. None of these additional...Continue Reading

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Jul 26, 2016·Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology·Srivathsan RavindranDavid Howlett
Aug 11, 2015·British Journal of Hospital Medicine·Srivathsan RavindranDavid Howlett

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