Lewis Score Correlates More Closely with Fecal Calprotectin Than Capsule Endoscopy Crohn’s Disease Activity Index

2011 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 987-993 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anastasios Koulaouzidis ◽  
Sarah Douglas ◽  
John N. Plevris
Keyword(s):  
Crohn’S Disease ◽  
Crohn's Disease ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Capsule Endoscopy ◽  
Activity Index ◽  
Disease Activity Index ◽  
Fecal Calprotectin ◽  
Crohn’S Disease Activity

scholarly journals Magnetic resonance enterography, colonoscopy, and fecal calprotectin correlate in colonic Crohn’s disease

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander S. Somwaru ◽  
Vikesh Khanijow ◽  
Venkat S. Katabathina
Keyword(s):  
Crohn’S Disease ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Crohn's Disease ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Activity Index ◽  
Disease Activity Index ◽  
Clinical Results ◽  
Fecal Calprotectin ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Enterography ◽  
Crohn’S Disease Activity

Abstract Background Fecal calprotectin (FCP), magnetic resonance enterography (MRE), and colonoscopy are complementary biometric tests that are used to assess patients with Crohn’s Disease (CD). While prior studies have evaluated the association between combinations of these tests, no study has established a correlation between all three: FCP, MRE, and colonoscopy. We prospectively investigated if there is correlation between these three tests, which may result in improved clinical outcomes that can then be used to streamline patient monitoring and treatment modification. Methods One hundred fifty-six patients with colonic CD were prospectively examined between March 2017 and December 2018. FCP levels, MRE, and colonoscopy were assessed in parallel on all 156 patients. Clinical CD activity was measured with the Crohn’s Disease Activity Index (CDAI). CD activity with FCP was measured with a quantitative immunoassay. CD activity on MRE was measured with the Magnetic Resonance Index of Activity (MaRIA). CD activity on colonoscopy was measured with the Crohn’s Disease Endoscopic Index of Severity (CDEIS). Results One hundred twelve patients (72%) had active disease (Crohn’s Disease Activity Index > 150) and 44 patients (28%) were in clinical remission disease (Crohn’s Disease Activity Index < 150). FCP levels, MaRIA, and CDEIS are highly correlated with positive and significant Pearson and Spearman coefficients, respectively (P < 0.0001), in univariate analyses. Regression analysis (multivariate analyses) demonstrates significant, positive correlation between FCP and MaRIA (r = 1.07, P < 0.0001) and between FCP and CDEIS (r = 0.71, P = 0.03), and between. MaRIA and CDEIS (r = 0.63, P = 0.01). Conclusions FCP levels significantly correlate with the degree of active inflammation in patients with colonic Crohn’s Disease. Improved clinical results may be achieved by using a biometric strategy that incorporates FCP, colonoscopy, and MRE together. This strategy may in-turn be used in the future to streamline monitoring disease activity and adjustment of therapy to improve long term patient outcomes.

scholarly journals Magnetic Resonance Enterography, Colonoscopy, and Fecal Calprotectin correlate in colonic Crohn’s Disease

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Stephen Somwaru ◽  
Vikesh Khanijow ◽  
Venkat Katabathina
Keyword(s):  
Crohn’S Disease ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Crohn's Disease ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Activity Index ◽  
Disease Activity Index ◽  
Clinical Results ◽  
Fecal Calprotectin ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Enterography ◽  
Crohn’S Disease Activity

Abstract Background Fecal calprotectin (FCP), magnetic resonance enterography (MRE), and colonoscopy are complementary biometric tests that are used to assess patients with Crohn’s Disease (CD). While prior studies have evaluated the association between combinations of two of these tests or surgical specimens, no study has established a correlation between all three: FCP, MRE, and colonoscopy. We investigated if the correlation between these three tests may result in improved clinical outcomes that can then be used to streamline patient monitoring and treatment modification. Methods 156 patients with colonic CD were examined between March 2017 and December 2018. FCP levels, MRE, and colonoscopy were assessed in parallel on all 156 patients. Clinical CD activity was measured with the Crohn’s Disease Activity Index (CDAI). CD activity with FCP was measured with a quantitative immunoassay. CD activity on MRE was measured with the Magnetic Resonance Index of Activity (MaRIA). CD activity on colonoscopy was measured with the Crohn’s Disease Endoscopic Index of Severity (CDEIS). Results 112 patients (72%) had active disease (Crohn’s Disease Activity Index > 150) and 44 patients (28%) were in clinical remission disease (Crohn’s Disease Activity Index < 150). FCP levels, MaRIA, and CDEIS are highly correlated with positive and significant Pearson and Spearman coefficients, respectively (P < 0.0001), in univariate analyses. Regression analysis (multivariate analyses) demonstrates significant, positive correlation between FCP and MaRIA (r = 1.07, P < 0.0001) and between FCP and CDEIS (r = 0.71, P = 0.03), and between MaRIA and CDEIS (r = 0.63, P = 0.01). Conclusions FCP levels significantly correlate with the degree of active inflammation in patients with colonic Crohn’s Disease. Improved clinical results may be achieved by using a biometric strategy that incorporates FCP, colonoscopy, and MRE together. This strategy may in-turn be used in the future to streamline monitoring disease activity and adjustment of therapy to improve long term patient outcomes.

scholarly journals Magnetic Resonance Enterography, Colonoscopy, and Fecal Calprotectin correlate in colonic Crohn’s Disease

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander S. Somwaru ◽  
Vikesh Khanijow ◽  
Venkat S. Katabathina
Keyword(s):  
Crohn’S Disease ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Crohn's Disease ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Activity Index ◽  
Disease Activity Index ◽  
Clinical Results ◽  
Fecal Calprotectin ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Enterography ◽  
Crohn’S Disease Activity

Abstract Background: Fecal calprotectin (FCP), magnetic resonance enterography (MRE), and colonoscopy are complementary biometric tests that are used to assess patients with Crohn’s Disease (CD). While prior studies have evaluated the association between combinations of these tests, no study has established a correlation between all three: FCP, MRE, and colonoscopy. We prospectively investigated if there is correlation between these three tests, which may result in improved clinical outcomes that can then be used to streamline patient monitoring and treatment modification. Methods: 156 patients with colonic CD were prospectively examined between March 2017 and December 2018. FCP levels, MRE, and colonoscopy were assessed in parallel on all 156 patients. Clinical CD activity was measured with the Crohn’s Disease Activity Index (CDAI). CD activity with FCP was measured with a quantitative immunoassay. CD activity on MRE was measured with the Magnetic Resonance Index of Activity (MaRIA). CD activity on colonoscopy was measured with the Crohn’s Disease Endoscopic Index of Severity (CDEIS). Results: 112 patients (72%) had active disease (Crohn’s Disease Activity Index > 150) and 44 patients (28%) were in clinical remission disease (Crohn’s Disease Activity Index < 150). FCP levels, MaRIA, and CDEIS are highly correlated with positive and significant Pearson and Spearman coefficients, respectively (P < 0.0001), in univariate analyses. Regression analysis (multivariate analyses) demonstrates significant, positive correlation between FCP and MaRIA (r = 1.07, P < 0.0001) and between FCP and CDEIS (r = 0.71, P = 0.03), and between MaRIA and CDEIS (r = 0.63, P = 0.01). Conclusions: FCP levels significantly correlate with the degree of active inflammation in patients with colonic Crohn’s Disease. Improved clinical results may be achieved by using a biometric strategy that incorporates FCP, colonoscopy, and MRE together. This strategy may in-turn be used in the future to streamline monitoring disease activity and adjustment of therapy to improve long term patient outcomes.

scholarly journals Magnetic Resonance Enterography, Colonoscopy, and Fecal Calprotectin correlate in colonic Crohn’s Disease

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander S. Somwaru ◽  
Vikesh Khanijow ◽  
Venkat S. Katabathina
Keyword(s):  
Crohn’S Disease ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Crohn's Disease ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Activity Index ◽  
Disease Activity Index ◽  
Clinical Results ◽  
Fecal Calprotectin ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Enterography ◽  
Crohn’S Disease Activity

Abstract Background: Fecal calprotectin (FCP), magnetic resonance enterography (MRE), and colonoscopy are complementary biometric tests that are used to assess patients with Crohn’s Disease (CD). While prior studies have evaluated the association between combinations of these tests, no study has established a correlation between all three: FCP, MRE, and colonoscopy. We prospectively investigated if there is correlation between these three tests, which may result in improved clinical outcomes that can then be used to streamline patient monitoring and treatment modification. Methods: 156 patients with colonic CD were prospectively examined between March 2017 and December 2018. FCP levels, MRE, and colonoscopy were assessed in parallel on all 156 patients. Clinical CD activity was measured with the Crohn’s Disease Activity Index (CDAI). CD activity with FCP was measured with a quantitative immunoassay. CD activity on MRE was measured with the Magnetic Resonance Index of Activity (MaRIA). CD activity on colonoscopy was measured with the Crohn’s Disease Endoscopic Index of Severity (CDEIS). Results: 112 patients (72%) had active disease (Crohn’s Disease Activity Index > 150) and 44 patients (28%) were in clinical remission disease (Crohn’s Disease Activity Index < 150). FCP levels, MaRIA, and CDEIS are highly correlated with positive and significant Pearson and Spearman coefficients, respectively (P < 0.0001), in univariate analyses. Regression analysis (multivariate analyses) demonstrates significant, positive correlation between FCP and MaRIA (r = 1.07, P < 0.0001) and between FCP and CDEIS (r = 0.71, P = 0.03), and between MaRIA and CDEIS (r = 0.63, P = 0.01). Conclusions: FCP levels significantly correlate with the degree of active inflammation in patients with colonic Crohn’s Disease. Improved clinical results may be achieved by using a biometric strategy that incorporates FCP, colonoscopy, and MRE together. This strategy may in-turn be used in the future to streamline monitoring disease activity and adjustment of therapy to improve long term patient outcomes.

Comparison of Lewis Score and Capsule Endoscopy Crohn’s Disease Activity Index in Patients with Crohn’s Disease

2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (4) ◽  
pp. 1180-1188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teppei Omori ◽  
Harutaka Kambayashi ◽  
Shun Murasugi ◽  
Ayumi Ito ◽  
Maria Yonezawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crohn’S Disease ◽  
Crohn's Disease ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Capsule Endoscopy ◽  
Activity Index ◽  
Disease Activity Index ◽  
Crohn’S Disease Activity

scholarly journals The Lewis score or the capsule endoscopy Crohn’s disease activity index: which one is better for the assessment of small bowel inflammation in established Crohn’s disease?

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 1756283X1774778 ◽  
Author(s):  
Doron Yablecovitch ◽  
Adi Lahat ◽  
Sandra Neuman ◽  
Nina Levhar ◽  
Benjamin Avidan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crohn’S Disease ◽  
Small Bowel ◽  
Crohn's Disease ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Capsule Endoscopy ◽  
Activity Index ◽  
Disease Activity Index ◽  
Mucosal Inflammation ◽  
Moderate Correlation ◽  
Crohn’S Disease Activity

Background Small-bowel capsule endoscopy (CE) is a prime modality for evaluation of the small bowel. The Lewis score (LS) and the Capsule Endoscopy Crohn’s Disease Activity Index (CECDAI) are validated endoscopic indices for quantification of small-bowel inflammation on CE. It is unclear whether these indexes are interchangeable for the evaluation of mucosal inflammation in established Crohn’s disease (CD). The aim of this study was to compare the quantitative evaluation of small- bowel inflammation by LS and CECDAI. Methods Patients with known quiescent small-bowel CD for at least 3 months (Crohn’s disease activity index < 150) were prospectively recruited and underwent CE. The LS was calculated using RAPID 8 capsule-reading software and the CECDAI was calculated manually. Cumulative LS (C-LS) was calculated by summation of individual tertile LS. Fecal calprotectin (FCP) and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were measured and correlated with the scores. Results A total of 50 patients were included in the study. There was a moderate correlation between the worst segment LS and CECDAI (Pearson’s r = 0.66, p = 0.001), and a strong correlation between C-LS and CECDAI ( r = 0.81, p = 0.0001). CECDAI < 5.4 corresponded to mucosal healing (LS < 135), while CECDAI > 9.2 corresponded to moderate-to-severe inflammation (LS ⩾ 790). There was a moderate correlation between capsule scores and FCP levels ( r = 0.39, p = 0.002 for LS, r = 0.48, p = 0.001 for C-LS, and r = 0.53, p = 0.001 for CECDAI, respectively). CRP levels were not significantly correlated with either score. Conclusions CECDAI and C-LS are strongly correlated and perform similarly for quantitative assessment of mucosal inflammation in established CD.

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