Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 7, Issue 2 , Pages 94-102, February 2010

ACR Appropriateness Criteria® on Crohn's Disease

  • James E. Huprich, MD

      Affiliations

    • Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author and reprints: James E. Huprich, MD, Mayo Clinic, Department of Radiology, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905
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  • Max Paul Rosen, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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  • Jeff L. Fidler, MD

      Affiliations

    • Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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  • Spencer B. Gay, MD

      Affiliations

    • University of Virginia Health Science Center, Charlottesville, Virginia
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  • Thomas H. Grant, DO

      Affiliations

    • Northwestern University Medical Faculty, Chicago, Illinois
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  • Frederick L. Greene, MD

      Affiliations

    • Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
    • American College of Surgeons, Chicago, Illinois
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  • Tasneem Lalani, MD

      Affiliations

    • Inland Imaging Associates, Seattle, Washington
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  • Frank H. Miller, MD

      Affiliations

    • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine/Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
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  • Don C. Rockey, MD

      Affiliations

    • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
    • American Gastroenterological Association, Bethesda, Maryland
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  • Gary S. Sudakoff, MD

      Affiliations

    • Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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  • Richard Gunderman, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana
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  • Brian D. Coley, MD

      Affiliations

    • Columbus Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio

In the past decade, new therapeutic agents have been developed that permit gastroenterologists to treat virtually all forms of Crohn's disease. The success of these treatments depends on an accurate diagnosis of the nature and extent of disease. Fortunately, radiologists now possess a powerful arsenal of imaging techniques to guide the choice of therapy. This article discusses the usefulness of both traditional and newer imaging techniques in the management of Crohn's disease and its various clinical presentations.

Key Words: Appropriateness Criteria®, Crohn's disease, inflammatory bowel disease, imaging

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 The ACR seeks and encourages collaboration with other organizations on the development of the ACR Appropriateness Criteria® through society representation on expert panels. Participation by representatives from collaborating societies on the expert panel does not necessarily imply society endorsement of the final document.

PII: S1546-1440(09)00523-7

doi:10.1016/j.jacr.2009.10.009

Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 7, Issue 2 , Pages 94-102, February 2010

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