Ulcerative Colitis Endoscopic Index of Severity
Standardizes endoscopic severity of ulcerative colitis across three findings.
When to use
Colonoscopy in adults with ulcerative colitis to describe endoscopic severity in a standardized way.
Pearls and pitfalls
- The index adds vascular pattern, bleeding and erosions or ulcers.
- The score describes the mucosa at the time of examination and can change with treatment.
- Endoscopic assessment depends on bowel preparation and examiner experience.
- The index does not replace clinical assessment or biopsy when indicated.
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Formula
Add the three items: vascular pattern (0 to 2), bleeding (0 to 3) and erosions or ulcers (0 to 3).
Evidence
Index developed and validated to standardize endoscopic description of ulcerative colitis in trials and follow-up.
References
- Travis SP, Schnell D, Krzeski P, et al. Developing an instrument to assess the endoscopic severity of ulcerative colitis: the Ulcerative Colitis Endoscopic Index of Severity (UCEIS). Gut. 2012;61(4):535-542. doi:10.1136/gutjnl-2011-300486
Frequently asked questions
What is Ulcerative Colitis Endoscopic Index of Severity?
Standardizes endoscopic severity of ulcerative colitis across three findings. Colonoscopy in adults with ulcerative colitis to describe endoscopic severity in a standardized way.
How is the result calculated?
Add the three items: vascular pattern (0 to 2), bleeding (0 to 3) and erosions or ulcers (0 to 3).
How should the result be interpreted?
Index developed and validated to standardize endoscopic description of ulcerative colitis in trials and follow-up.
What are the sources?
Travis SP, Schnell D, Krzeski P, et al. Developing an instrument to assess the endoscopic severity of ulcerative colitis: the Ulcerative Colitis Endoscopic Index of Severity (UCEIS). Gut. 2012;61(4):535-542.