External validation of the MAGNIFI-CD index in patients with complex perianal fistulising Crohn's disease.

Crohn’s disease Magnetic resonance imaging Rectal fistula Treatment outcome

Journal

European radiology
ISSN: 1432-1084
Titre abrégé: Eur Radiol
Pays: Germany
ID NLM: 9114774

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
30 Aug 2024
Historique:
received: 13 05 2024
accepted: 23 07 2024
revised: 14 06 2024
medline: 31 8 2024
pubmed: 31 8 2024
entrez: 30 8 2024
Statut: aheadofprint

Résumé

There is an increasing need for objective treatment monitoring in perianal fistulising Crohn's disease (pfCD). Therefore, the magnetic resonance novel index for fistula imaging in CD (MAGNIFI-CD) index has been designed and internally validated on the ADMIRE-CD trial cohort. The aim of this study was to externally validate the MAGNIFI-CD index to monitor response to medical and surgical treatment regimens in pfCD. A retrospective longitudinal cohort was established of consecutive patients with complex pfCD treated with surgical and/or medical therapy and a baseline and follow-up MRI between January 2007 and May 2021. The MAGNIFI-CD index was scored by two independent, abdominal radiologists blinded for time points and clinical outcomes. Responsiveness, reliability, and test accuracy regarding clinically important improvement were assessed. Cut-offs for response and remission were selected classified on fistula drainage assessment and physician global assessment. A total of 65 patients (51% female, median age 32 years) were included. A clinically relevant responsiveness of the MAGNIFI-CD was shown, with a significant decrease in clinical remitters and responders with a median MAGNIFI-CD of 18.0 [7.5-20.0] to 9.0 [0.8-16.0] (p < 0.001) and non-significant change in non-responders with a median MAGNIFI-CD of 20.0 [12.0-23.0] to 18.0 [13.0-21.0] (p = 0.22). There was an 'almost perfect' interobserver agreement (ICC = 0.87; 95% CI 0.80-0.92) for the MAGNIFI-CD index. An optimal cut-off value was defined as a decrease of 2 points for clinical response, and a MAGNIFI-CD ≤ 6 for remission at follow-up MRI. The MAGNIFI-CD index is a responsive and reliable MRI scoring instrument for treatment monitoring in perianal fistulising Crohn's disease. The MAGNIFI-CD index is a well-structured, responsive scoring instrument to assess fistula severity and activity that allows quantitative detection of changes in therapy response in patients with perianal fistulising Crohn's disease, thereby facilitating endpoints in clinical trials. Well-defined cut-offs for response and remission are needed for objective treatment monitoring of perianal fistulising Crohn's disease (pfCD). Cut-off values for remission and for response at 6 months follow-up were defined. Interobserver agreement was good. The MAGNIFI-CD index is responsive and reliable for treatment monitoring and is suitable for use in clinical trials.

Sections du résumé

BACKGROUND BACKGROUND
There is an increasing need for objective treatment monitoring in perianal fistulising Crohn's disease (pfCD). Therefore, the magnetic resonance novel index for fistula imaging in CD (MAGNIFI-CD) index has been designed and internally validated on the ADMIRE-CD trial cohort. The aim of this study was to externally validate the MAGNIFI-CD index to monitor response to medical and surgical treatment regimens in pfCD.
METHODS METHODS
A retrospective longitudinal cohort was established of consecutive patients with complex pfCD treated with surgical and/or medical therapy and a baseline and follow-up MRI between January 2007 and May 2021. The MAGNIFI-CD index was scored by two independent, abdominal radiologists blinded for time points and clinical outcomes. Responsiveness, reliability, and test accuracy regarding clinically important improvement were assessed. Cut-offs for response and remission were selected classified on fistula drainage assessment and physician global assessment.
RESULTS RESULTS
A total of 65 patients (51% female, median age 32 years) were included. A clinically relevant responsiveness of the MAGNIFI-CD was shown, with a significant decrease in clinical remitters and responders with a median MAGNIFI-CD of 18.0 [7.5-20.0] to 9.0 [0.8-16.0] (p < 0.001) and non-significant change in non-responders with a median MAGNIFI-CD of 20.0 [12.0-23.0] to 18.0 [13.0-21.0] (p = 0.22). There was an 'almost perfect' interobserver agreement (ICC = 0.87; 95% CI 0.80-0.92) for the MAGNIFI-CD index. An optimal cut-off value was defined as a decrease of 2 points for clinical response, and a MAGNIFI-CD ≤ 6 for remission at follow-up MRI.
CONCLUSION CONCLUSIONS
The MAGNIFI-CD index is a responsive and reliable MRI scoring instrument for treatment monitoring in perianal fistulising Crohn's disease.
CLINICAL RELEVANCE STATEMENT CONCLUSIONS
The MAGNIFI-CD index is a well-structured, responsive scoring instrument to assess fistula severity and activity that allows quantitative detection of changes in therapy response in patients with perianal fistulising Crohn's disease, thereby facilitating endpoints in clinical trials.
KEY POINTS CONCLUSIONS
Well-defined cut-offs for response and remission are needed for objective treatment monitoring of perianal fistulising Crohn's disease (pfCD). Cut-off values for remission and for response at 6 months follow-up were defined. Interobserver agreement was good. The MAGNIFI-CD index is responsive and reliable for treatment monitoring and is suitable for use in clinical trials.

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pubmed: 39212672
doi: 10.1007/s00330-024-11029-3
pii: 10.1007/s00330-024-11029-3
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Auteurs

Kim J Beek (KJ)

Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, Location University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Lieven G M Mulders (LGM)

Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam UMC, Location University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Kyra L van Rijn (KL)

Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, Location University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Karin Horsthuis (K)

Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, Location Vrije Universiteit, De Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Jeroen A W Tielbeek (JAW)

Spaarne Gasthuis, Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Boerhaavelaan 22, Haarlem, The Netherlands.

Christianne J Buskens (CJ)

Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Location University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Geert R D'Haens (GR)

Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam UMC, Location University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Krisztina B Gecse (KB)

Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam UMC, Location University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Jaap Stoker (J)

Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, Location University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. j.stoker@amsterdamumc.nl.
Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. j.stoker@amsterdamumc.nl.

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