Table 1 Imaging tests in small bowel Crohn's disease.
| Modality | Fistula | Abscess | Stricture | Inflammation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBFT or SBE | ++ | − | ++ | ++ |
| Colonoscopy | + | − | ++ | ++ |
| MRI | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++ |
| WCE | − | − | + | ++ |
| US | + | + | + | ++ |
| CT enteroclysis | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++ |
| Double balloon enteroscopy | − | − | + | ++ |
SBFT, small bowel follow through; SBE, small bowel enteroclysis; MRI, magnetic resonance imaging; WCE, wireless capsule endoscopy; US, ultrasound; CT, computed tomography.
−, not reliable; +, somewhat or potentially useful; ++, generally reliable.