Unveiling the superior diagnostic efficacy of double-balloon endoscopy compared to small intestine dual-energy CT enterography in small bowel Crohn's disease.

Background: Dual-energy computed tomography enterography (DECTE) has significantly improved gastrointestinal imaging quality. Double-balloon endoscopy (DBE) has enabled comprehensive visualization of the small intestinal mucosa. This study aimed to assess the diagnostic efficacy of small-intestine DECTE and DBE for small bowel Crohn's disease (CD).