Could Intestinal Ultrasound Be the ‘Fifth Vital Sign’ for IBD Care? (GI & Endoscopy News)

Unlike in the rest of the country, where intestinal ultrasound rarely is used in the clinic, in New York City, gastroenterologists at Mount Sinai Hospital have made IUS findings the “the fifth vital sign” for inflammatory bowel disease patient care, particularly to monitor disease. Now, new research from the institution and other centers is showing that the tool can identify patients with endoscopic recurrence and possibly predict disease outcomes and treatment response.