Table 1.

Indications for radiographical evaluation in patients with ulcerative colitis

Exclude small bowel disease in patients with IBD, unclassified type (IBD-U)

Exclude alternate etiologies for symptoms and extra-intestinal IBD manifestations

Determine disease activity, extent and severity

Identify disease complications (toxic megacolon and perforation)

Evaluation of the ileo-anal pouch function and anatomy

Emerging potential indications

Predict the need for colectomy

Evaluate response to therapy

Bone health assessments