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Authors: Dixon, Andrew; Rodgers, Peter

Source: Ultrasound, Volume 16, Number 1, February 2008 , pp. 48-52(5)

Abstract:

Bowel ultrasound is often considered as a relatively specialist technique and a lot of sonographers shy away from it, perhaps fearing ridicule from experts in the field. However, as ultrasound becomes more available, and as a wider range of practitioners (like myself) achieve competence, the taboos of specialist ultrasound techniques are being broken down. This paper is a guide to the technique and application of bowel ultrasound for the new or novice practitioner which aims to provide a solid understanding of the technique upon which to build with further experience.

Background: Dr Dixon is a medical gastroenterologist (non-radiologist) who has undertaken training and achieved a postgraduate certificate in medical ultrasound. He sees the role of ultrasound for the gastroenterologist, as a direct extension of clinical history taking and a medical examination. With inflammatory bowel disease a common presentation to gastroenterology clinics, he feels that the ability to use ultrasound to scan patients in a safe and reliable way is invaluable. Dr Dixon uses bowel ultrasound as an extended examination and challenges all, with a bit of practice, to embrace the technique and advance their skills. He believes if he can do it… so can everyone else.

Keywords: BOWEL ULTRASOUND; GASTROENTEROLOGIST; INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE; TECHNIQUE

Document Type: Review article

DOI: 10.1179/174313408X259418

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Ultrasound for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Gastroenterology; an Introduction to Basic Technique and Image Interpretation