Monitoring of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Pregnancy: A Review of the Different Modalities.
Reem Al-JabriPanu WetwittayakhlangPeter L LakatosPublished in: Journal of clinical medicine (2023)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) significantly affects women in their reproductive years. Understanding the relationship between IBD and pregnancy is crucial, given its impact across pre-gestational, gestational, and postpartum phases. Monitoring IBD activity during pregnancy involves various modalities. This review discusses these modalities, focusing on the efficacy and safety of Small Intestine Ultrasound (IUS) as a noninvasive and reliable option. While IUS has gained popularity, its technique-sensitive nature necessitates trained staff for optimal usage.