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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 14, 2014; 20(38): 14004-14009
Published online Oct 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i38.14004
Published online Oct 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i38.14004
Magnetic resonance enterography in refractory iron deficiency anemia: A pictorial overview
Ismet Cengic, Derya Tureli, Hilal Aydin, Onur Bugdayci, Davut Tuney, Department of Radiology, Marmara University Pendik Research and Education Hospital, 34899 Istanbul, Turkey
Nese Imeryuz, Department of Gastroenterology, Marmara University Pendik Research and Education Hospital, 34899 Istanbul, Turkey
Author contributions: Cengic I and Tuney D designed the research; Cengic I, Tureli D, Aydin H, Bugdayci O, Imeryuz N and Tuney D performed the research; Tureli D analyzed the data; Cengic I, Tureli D and Imeryuz N wrote the paper.
Supported by Funding from the Department of Radiology, Marmara University School of Medicine
Correspondence to: Ismet Cengic, MD, Department of Radiology, Marmara University Pendik Research and Education Hospital, Ust Kaynarca Pendik, 34899 Istanbul, Turkey. ismetcengic@yahoo.com
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Received: March 22, 2014
Revised: May 12, 2014
Accepted: June 14, 2014
Published online: October 14, 2014
Revised: May 12, 2014
Accepted: June 14, 2014
Published online: October 14, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: This study stresses the importance of magnetic resonance enterography (MRE) for small bowel pathologies in patients with iron deficiency anemia refractory to treatment and normal gastroscopy and colonoscopy findings. The prospect of occult bleeding must be considered in such patients. This study of 53 patients demonstrates that in cases of negative upper endoscopy and colonoscopy, MRE is a non-invasive and effective examination method for the evaluation of potential neoplastic processes of the small intestines. Furthermore, MRE can serve as a guide for a second-look endoscopy and double-balloon enteroscopy.