A non-invasive imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize the intestines and surrounding structures in real time.

An ultrasound probe is placed on the abdomen, producing images of the bowel wall, lumen, and blood flow without radiation.

Common Uses / Indications

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD):

Detect Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis activity

Assess disease extent, inflammation, strictures, or fistulas

Bowel obstruction: Identify location and severity

Monitoring treatment response: Track improvement or worsening of intestinal inflammation

Other uses: Detect tumors, abscesses, or fluid collections in the bowel