3D-EAUS and MRI in the Activity of Anal Fistulas in Crohn’s Disease
Joint Authors
Pellino, Gianluca
Riegler, Gabriele
Iasiello, Francesca
Alabiso, Maria Eleonora
Iacomino, Aniello
Roberto, Luca
Pinto, Antonio
Selvaggi, Francesco
Reginelli, Alfonso
Source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-12-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aim.
This study aspires to assess the role of 3D-Endoanal Ultrasound (3D-EAUS) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in preoperative evaluation of the primary tract and internal opening of perianal fistulas, of secondary extensions and abscess.
Methods.
During 2014, 51 Crohn’s disease patients suspected for perianal fistula were enrolled.
All patients underwent physical examination with both the methods and subsequent surgery.
Results.
In the evaluation of CD perianal fistulas, there are no significant differences between 3D-EAUS and MRI in the identification of abscess and secondary extension.
Considering the location, 3D-EAUS was more accurate than MRI in the detection of intersphincteric fistulas (p value = 10−6); conversely, MRI was more accurate than 3D-EAUS in the detection of suprasphincteric fistulas (p value = 0.0327) and extrasphincteric fistulas (p value=4⊕10-6); there was no significant difference between MRI and 3D-EAUS in the detection of transsphincteric fistulas.
Conclusions.
Both 3D-EAUS and MRI have a crucial role in the evaluation and detection of CD perianal fistulas.
3D-EAUS was preferable to MRI in the detection of intersphincteric fistulas; conversely, in the evaluation of suprasphincteric and extrasphincteric fistulas the MRI was preferable to 3D-EAUS.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Alabiso, Maria Eleonora& Iasiello, Francesca& Pellino, Gianluca& Iacomino, Aniello& Roberto, Luca& Pinto, Antonio…[et al.]. 2015. 3D-EAUS and MRI in the Activity of Anal Fistulas in Crohn’s Disease. Gastroenterology Research and Practice،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104602
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Alabiso, Maria Eleonora…[et al.]. 3D-EAUS and MRI in the Activity of Anal Fistulas in Crohn’s Disease. Gastroenterology Research and Practice Vol. 2016, no. 2016 (2015), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104602
American Medical Association (AMA)
Alabiso, Maria Eleonora& Iasiello, Francesca& Pellino, Gianluca& Iacomino, Aniello& Roberto, Luca& Pinto, Antonio…[et al.]. 3D-EAUS and MRI in the Activity of Anal Fistulas in Crohn’s Disease. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2015. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104602
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1104602