Description

It is a specific type of abdominal ultrasound that focuses on imaging and assessing the small intestine. Small bowel ultrasonography is used for several purposes: • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Monitoring: It can help monitor the progression and activity of conditions like Crohn's disease by evaluating inflammation, narrowing, and other changes in the small intestine. • Small Intestine Tumors: Small bowel ultrasonography can help identify tumors, growths, or masses within the small intestine. • Bowel Obstructions: It can assist in diagnosing bowel obstructions or blockages within the small intestine. • Malabsorption Syndromes: Small bowel ultrasonography can be used to evaluate malabsorption disorders, such as celiac disease, by assessing the intestinal lining's appearance and thickness. • Crohn's Disease: It's particularly useful for assessing the extent of inflammation, ulcerations, and other features characteristic of Crohn's disease. It's safe, non-invasive, and free from ionizing radiation. It offers valuable insights into the condition of the small intestine and can help guide further diagnostic and treatment decisions.