Imaging Modalities for the Noninvasive Assessment of Fibrosis in Crohn's Disease
The development of strictures in Crohn's disease is a main cause of hospitalization and often represent an indication for surgery. The differentiation between inflammatory and fibrotic strictures is useful to determine the optimal treatment. Today, the availability of noninvasive methods to ass...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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| Series: | The Scientific World Journal |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/450151 |