Radionuclide hepatobiliary imaging: nonvisualization of the gallbladder secondary to prolonged fasting

Journal Article · Sun Oct 31 23:00:00 EST 1982 · J. Nucl. Med.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6377196

Larsen, M J; Klingensmith, III, W C; Kuni, C C

Radionuclide hepatobiliary imaging demonstrated nonvisualization of the gallbladder in four patients who were studied after fasting from 14 hr to 12 days. Two patients subsequently had normal gallbladders at autopsy, and two gave normal gallbladder visualization on repeat imaging studies after fasts of 2 to 3 hr. These findings suggest that prolonged fasting may be a cause for nonvisualization of a normal gallbladder.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO
• OSTI ID: 6377196
• Journal Information: J. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 23:11; ISSN JNMEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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BILIARY TRACT
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