P0298Intestinal ultrasound in the NHS: Cost savings

N Ali; Allyson Flower; S Meade

doi:10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjaf231.479

January 1, 2026Journal of Crohn s and Colitis

P0298Intestinal ultrasound in the NHS: Cost savings

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To evaluate cost savings from the implementation of an intestinal ultrasound service for assessing inflammatory bowel disease in the NHS.
Retrospective review of patients with known or suspected inflammatory bowel disease who underwent intestinal ultrasound.
Cost analysis based on NHS National Tariff Workbook to quantify savings from avoided alternative tests.
Analysis of the adequacy of scans and subsequent clinical decision-making based on ultrasound results.
107 intestinal ultrasounds performed; 104 cases included in the analysis.
Clinical decisions based on ultrasound avoided £13,000 worth of alternative investigations.
88 scans deemed adequate, with high concordance rates in follow-up testing results.

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This retrospective review finds cost savings from intestinal ultrasound in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, suggesting financial benefits for the NHS.

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