Contrast enema, CT, and small bowel series of the ileal pouch.

This manuscript is part of the ileal pouch symposium and will describe the water-soluble contrast enema, CT, and small bowel series. MRI and other imaging modalities are discussed elsewhere in the symposium. Water-soluble contrast enema and CT are excellent for the evaluation of the ileal pouch. Contrast enema and CT with anal contrast administration can allow for anastomotic integrity and pouch assessment. Pre-pouch ileum, extra-intestinal manifestations, and acute symptomatology are best assessed with CT. The contrast small bowel examination is of limited utility in pouch patients and should not be performed. Indications, imaging technique, and anatomic pouch assessment with water-soluble contrast enema, CT, and contrast small bowel examination will be reviewed here.