Transperineal ultrasonography for evaluation of the perianal fistula and abscess in pediatric Crohn disease: preliminary study

Purpose: To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of transperineal ultrasonography (TPUS) for the evaluation of perianal Crohn’s disease (PCD) in pediatric patients. Methods: Between September 2010 and August 2013, 64 TPUS examinations were performed in 43 patients (34 males and 9 females; mean a...

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Main Authors: Jae-Yeon Hwang, Hye-Kyung Yoon, Wee Kyung Kim, Young Ah Cho, Jin Seong Lee, Chong Hyun Yoon, Yeoun Joo Lee, Kyung Mo Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Ultrasound in Medicine 2014-07-01
Series:Ultrasonography
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Online Access:http://www.e-ultrasonography.org/upload/usg-14009.pdf