Emerging Trends in Medical Imaging for Precision Evaluation of Crohn's Disease: A Critical Review

Abstract

Crohn’s disease is particular kind of an inflammatory intestinal or bowel disease (IBD) which causes persistent swelling or inflammation of digestive tract or lining. It can be any part of gastrointestinal path, which involves mouth up to anus, might experience inflammation. Chron's disease typically affects the terminal ileum and colon. It cannot be reversed or cured once it has started in a patient, although the symptoms can be managed with medicine. Early warning indications include tiredness, fever, appetite loss, pain in the abdomen, joint pain, red skin pimples, and in most cases, those with Crohn's disease there is presence of Fistula, abscess, or strictures. Although it can arise at any age, the most common age range is between 15 and 35. When assessing Crohn's disease, the capabilities of several imaging techniques are crucial. We make use of imaging techniques like CT, MRI, PET, PET/MRI, and CT/MRI as well as other imaging modalities. A CT scan can assess gut participation and extra luminal pathology, such as abscesses, GI tract blockages, and fistulas between the GI tract and any other body part or cavity of body. MRI is now the main tool used to assess CD. MRI frequently shows little bowel motion. In individuals with IBD, PET scans are utilized to assess the locations of active inflammation. For optimum results, a PET scan is paired with an MRI or CT scan. CD can be prevented naturally by eating a balanced diet low in fat and high in fibre, refraining from smoking, managing stress, and engaging in regular exercise.

Keywords: Crohn’s Disease, Gastro-intestinal Tract, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Auto-immune disease, terminal ileum, Fistula, Stricture, Abscess.