Use of Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry in Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Large Single Centre Study.

Asha Jois Sajini Perera Peter J Simm George Alex

Published in: Pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition (2022)

Children with IBD had low BMD. In addition to height centile and weight centile, FCP was associated with lower BMD, and should be considered in DXA screening guidelines. Greater clinician awareness of DXA consensus guidelines is required. Future prospective studies are required.

Keyphrases

dual energy
computed tomography
image quality
clinical practice
young adults
body mass index
contrast enhanced
magnetic resonance imaging
body composition
weight loss
ulcerative colitis
bone mineral density
weight gain
current status
body weight
electron microscopy