Purpose of the MRE Scan
- Evaluating Crohn's disease activity and severity.
- Detecting bowel wall thickening and inflammation.
- Identifying intestinal strictures or obstructions.
- Diagnosing complications like fistulas or abscesses.
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An advanced diagnostic imaging technique providing high-resolution visuals of the small intestine to evaluate Crohn's disease and bowel inflammation, ensuring accurate diagnosis of complications and effective personalized treatment planning.
Scientific name: Magnetic Resonance Enterography (MRE)
A detailed MRI scan of the small bowel using oral contrast to evaluate wall thickening, ulcers, and fistulas, specifically designed to monitor Crohn's disease activity without radiation exposure.
Service type
Radiology imaging
Duration
45-60 minutes
Fasting
4-6 hours fasting
Included Services
- MRI Small Bowel Scan Procedure
- Oral Contrast Media (Mannitol/Volumen)
- Detailed Consultant Radiologist Report
Medical Service Information
Target Groups
- Crohn's disease patients monitoring treatment response.
- Individuals with unexplained chronic abdominal pain.
- Cases of chronic diarrhea and unexplained weight loss.
- Patients suspected of having intestinal obstruction.
Advantages of MRE
- No ionizing radiation exposure (Safe).
- Superior soft-tissue contrast and resolution.
- Allows multi-planar visualization of the bowel.
- More accurate than CT for specific intestinal pathologies.
Conditions & Notices
- Fast for 6 hours before the procedure
- Drink the oral contrast solution 60 minutes before the scan
- Inform staff about pacemakers or metal implants
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