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Crohn’s disease: MRI texture analysis

The authors investigate if MRI texture analysis (MRTA) of T2-weighted images in Crohn’s disease can provide useful information on histological and MRI disease activity in patients undergoing ileal resection. Key Points: • MR texture analysis features may be associated...

The efficacy of contrast-enhanced spectral mammography

One hundred and ninety-nine consecutive cases from the Dutch breast cancer screening programme, eligible for CESM, were viewed by ten radiologists with different levels of experience.  The soundness of preliminary results of CESM was examined. Key Points • CESM is...

What’s the clinical significance of pneumatosis intestinalis?

MDCT examinations of emergency patients were assessed in order to evaluate the clinical significance of pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) and its influence on treatment and outcome. PI extension, distribution and possibly associated porto-mesenteric venous gas (PMVG) were...

The impact of CT colonography

This article reviews the diagnostic efficacy of CT colonography for the surveillance of patients with colorectal cancer.  Financially, CT colonography may also be beneficial, compared to colonoscopy and standard CT. Key Points • CT colonography compares favourably to...