Evaluation of biliary disease by scintigraphy

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · Am. J. Surg.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9610(81)90016-7· OSTI ID:6062823

Ram, M D; Hagihara, P F; Kim, E E; Coupal, J; Griffen, W O

The value of biliary scintigraphy was studied in 180 patients with suspected biliary tract disease. Most of the patients were investigated additionally by conventional techniques such as cholecystography, cholangiography and ultrasonography. It is concluded that biliary scintigraphy is a simple and safe technique for visualization of the biliary tract. It is particularly useful in the evaluation of acute cholecystitis, in patients with iodine sensitivity obstructive from nonobstructive jaundice.

• OSTI ID: 6062823
• Journal Information: Am. J. Surg.; (United States), Vol. 141:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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