Endoscopic Skipping of the Distal Terminal Ileum in Crohn's Disease Can Lead to Negative Results From Ileocolonoscopy

Ileoscopy examination can miss Crohn's disease of the TI because the disease can skip the distal ileum or is confined to the intramural portion of the bowel wall and the mesentery. CTE complements ileocolonoscopy in assessing disease activity in patients with Crohn's disease.