Experts' Suggestions on Standardization of Intestinal Ultrasound Examination and Reporting for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in China
Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)is a chronic,lifelong,and complex gastrointestinal inflammatory disease.Intestinal ultrasound(IUS)is a simple,noninvasive,and low-cost technique that has been recommended as an ideal surveillance tool for long-term follow-up of IBD.Standardized examination and reporting for IUS can facilitate the management of patients with IBD.This experts'suggestion aims to provide guidance on IUS examination,ultrasonic features interpretation,and report template for patients with IBD in China.