Ultrasound assessment of the bowel: inflammatory bowel disease and conditions beyond

Pediatr Radiol. 2017 Aug;47(9):1082-1090. doi: 10.1007/s00247-017-3877-y. Epub 2017 Aug 4.

Abstract

Ultrasound (US) is a versatile imaging study for the evaluation of the bowel in children. US imaging of the bowel can be used as the initial examination or in follow-up for many common pediatric diseases. In this article, we highlight our bowel US technique and describe how US can depict the features of a select group of bowel pathologies relevant to pediatric practice.

Keywords: Abdomen; Bowel; Children; Inflammatory bowel disease; Pain; Ultrasound.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Intestinal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ultrasonography / methods*