Bowel Wall Thickness at Abdominal Ultrasound and the One-Year-Risk of Surgery in Patients with Crohn's Disease

Abstract

Data suggest that bowel wall thickness >7 mm at ultrasound is a risk factor for intestinal resection over a short period of time. Routine use of abdominal ultrasound during evaluation of patients with Crohn's disease may identify a subgroup that is at high risk for surgery. (Am J Gastroenterol 2004;99:1-7)