How do you incorporate intestinal ultrasound in the care of patients with inflammatory bowel disease?

The use of intestinal ultrasound (IUS) has significantly impacted how I care for patients with IBD.

• In an established patient with IBD, I typically monitor disease activity every 6 months with a reliable tool (IUS, calprotectin, colonoscopy, or enterography), even when patients are asymptomatic, as we know that inflammation does not always track with symptoms. IUS is a tool that I can quickly integrate into the clinic setting to achieve this, and does not require a patient to drink bowel prep or...

Was the ultrasound done in the office by the GI physician or was sent to the Radiology department?