June 8, 2026 · Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition · DOI: 10.1002/jpn3.70476

Bowel ultrasound scan in the management of pediatric moderate ulcerative colitis: The applicability of international bowel ultrasound segmental activity score

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The authors aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of bowel ultrasound (BUS) and the international bowel ultrasound segmental activity score (IBUS-SAS) in assessing and predicting outcomes in children with moderate ulcerative colitis. Their findings indicate that BUS is a reliable, non-invasive method for monitoring disease activity, with IBUS-SAS demonstrating good predictive capabilities for clinical remission and the need for colectomy within 12 months.

Martina Di Benedetto, Luca Scarallo, Camilla Pannacci, Sara Renzo, Monica Paci, Sara Naldini, Jacopo Barp, Laura Tasciotti, Paolo Lionetti

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