What is an Intestinal Ultrasound?

Also known as: IUS

An intestinal ultrasound (IUS) is a noninvasive ultrasound of the lower gastrointestinal tract that provides highly detailed images of the small intestine and colon. An IUS can show inflammation and other bowel complications associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The procedure is painless and doesn't require any bowel preparation or sedation like more invasive procedures such as colonoscopies and endoscopies. An IUS cannot replace endoscopy for diagnosing IBD, but it can replace endoscopic exams that are used to check for the presence of inflammation and monitoring the patient’s disease over time.

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Reviewed by: Lina Felipez, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM