Crohn’s Disease

1. Front Matter

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2. Epidemiological Aspects of Crohn’s Disease

   • Francesco Vitale

   Pages 1-5

3. Clinical Presentation of Crohn’s Disease

   • Marta Mazza, Maria Giovanna Cilluffo, Maria Cappello

   Pages 7-14

4. Laboratory Tests in Crohn’s Disease

   • Gaetano C. Morreale, Maria Cappello, Antonio Craxì

   Pages 15-30

5. Course of Crohn’s Disease

   • Andrea Affronti, Ambrogio Orlando, Mario Cottone

   Pages 31-42

6. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Role of Endoscopy in Crohn’s Disease

   • Gianfranco Cocorullo, Nicola Falco, Tommaso Fontana, Roberta Tutino, Sebastiano Bonventre, Francesco D’Arpa et al.

   Pages 43-47

7. Medical Treatment of Perianal Crohn’s Disease

   • Ambrogio Orlando, Sara Renna, Gaspare Solina, Mario Cottone

   Pages 49-58

8. Standard Therapeutic Approach and New Therapies

   • Marco Mendolaro, Anna Viola, Maria Cappello

   Pages 59-74

9. Current Status of Imaging in Small and Large Bowel Diseases

   • Gian Andrea Rollandi, Luca Cevasco

   Pages 75-84

10. Conventional Radiology in the Evaluation of the Small Bowel

    • Giuseppe Lo Re, Federica Vernuccio, Dario Picone, Federico Midiri, Maria Cristina Galfano, Sergio Salerno et al.

    Pages 85-90

11. US in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

    • Di Grezia Graziella, Gatta Gianluca, Berritto Daniela, Iacobellis Francesca, Reginelli Alfonso, Gagliardi Giuliano et al.

    Pages 91-98

12. MDCT Enteroclysis and Enterography

    • Giuseppe Lo Re, Federica Vernuccio, Dario Picone, Fabrizio Rabita, Antonio Lo Casto, Massimo Galia et al.

    Pages 99-106

13. MRI Enteroclysis and Enterography

    • Giuseppe Lo Re, Federica Vernuccio, Fabrizio Rabita, Dario Picone, Giuseppe La Tona, Sergio Salerno et al.

    Pages 107-113

14. Anal Fistula in Crohn’s Disease

    • Giuseppe Lo Re, Daniela Berritto, Federica Vernuccio, Alfonso Reginelli, Dario Picone, Francesca Iacobellis et al.

    Pages 115-126

15. Extraintestinal Findings in Crohn’s Disease Patients

    • Gian Andrea Rollandi, Riccardo Piccazzo, Francesco Paparo

    Pages 127-136

16. Radiological Follow-Up of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

    • Giuseppe Lo Re, Dario Picone, Federica Vernuccio, Fabrizio Rabita, Gianfranco Cocorullo, Sergio Salerno et al.

    Pages 137-146

17. Surgery and Crohn’s Disease

    • Gianfranco Cocorullo, Tommaso Fontana, Nicolò Falco, Roberta Tutino, Antonino Agrusa, Gregorio Scerrino et al.

    Pages 147-151

18. Surgical Emergencies in Crohn’s Disease

    • Gianfranco Cocorullo, Roberta Tutino, Nicolò Falco, Tommaso Fontana, Giovanni Guercio, Giuseppe Salamone et al.

    Pages 153-157

19. Perianal Surgery in Crohn’s Disease

    • Gaspare Solina, Sara Renna, Ambrogio Orlando

    Pages 159-169

20. Back Matter

    Pages 171-177

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This book describes and illustrates the radiological findings that are characteristic of Crohn’s disease and correlates these appearances with clinical and surgical findings in order to assist the reader in implementing an appropriate diagnostic approach in this complex disease, which often differs from patient to patient. All of the modern imaging modalities and techniques are covered, including ultrasound, multidetector row computed tomography (MDCT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and combinations of MDCT and MRI with enteroclysis and enterography. The current value of X-ray and the role of endoscopy are also examined. Care is taken to cover specific patient groups, including pediatric patients, those with perianal disease or anal fistulas, and patients who have undergone surgery. In addition to surgical approaches, including minimally invasive options, other new therapies are discussed.  The book will be invaluable for diagnostic radiologists, gastroenterologists, and surgeons.

• Enteroclysis
• Enterography
• IBD imaging
• MDCT in Crohn’s disease
• MRI in in Crohn’s disease
• Perianal Crohn’s disease
• Diagnostic Radiology
• abdominal surgery

“It is a comprehensive, well-researched and clinically relevant read with a particular emphasis on radiology. Where this book excels is in relating the description and use of radiology to the diagnosis and management of Crohn’s disease. … This is an evidence-based, clinically relevant, accessible and compact read.” (Srivathsan Ravindran, British Journal of Hospital Medicine, Vol. 77 (4), April, 2016)

• Radiology Department, Policlinico Paolo Giaccone, Palermo, Italy

  Giuseppe Lo Re

• Radiology Department, University of Palermo, Policlinico Paolo Giaccone, Palermo, Italy

  Massimo Midiri

Massimo Midiri is Full Professor of Radiology and Director of the Section of Radiological Sciences, Department of Biopathology and Medical and Forensic Biotechnologies, University Hospital “Paolo Giaccone”, Palermo, Italy, which hosts a strong school of surgical oncology. In recent years, Dr. Midiri has succeeded in establishing a new lab for preclinical studies at the Section of Radiological Sciences, with installation of a very high magnetic field strength (7T) MRI scanner for small animals. The Section of Radiological Sciences also hosts the first and only Italian transcranial MRgFUS system for the treatment of neurological disorders. Dr. Midiri is lead author or co-author of more than 600 publications indexed on GoogleScholar, more than 250 of which are indexed in PubMed.

Giuseppe Lo Re is Adjunct Professor at the School of Specialization in Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Palermo, Italy. After graduating in Medicine and Surgery in 2002 (110/110 and Thesis with Honors), Dr. Lo Re completed his specialization in Radiology in 2006 (50/50), and in 2011 gained his PhD from the University of Palermo. His interests include study of intestinal diseases using conventional radiology, ultrasound, CT, and MRI and study of perianal disease using MRI. He is lead or co-author of 200 scientific publications, including 13 book chapters and 38 scientific articles in national and international journals.

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