Diagnostic tomography plays an essential role in the diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However due to the relapsing nature of IBD, there is a concern that IBD patients may be exposed to potentially harmful cumulative levels of ionising radiation. This article gives explores the radiation exposures and newer radiation free imaging techniques used in the evaluation of patients with IBD. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), is a chronic relapsing inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract.
Diagnostic imaging is required to assist the diagnosis of IBD,in order to assess disease extent and severity, detect complications including extra-intestinal manifestations, and monitor response to treatment. Multiple imaging studies are often needed due to relapsing nature of IBD. The patients with IBD have an increased lifetime risk of developing colorectal and…
