Hepatobiliary Scan (Nuclear Medicine)
DEFINITION: Functional images taken of the Liver, Gallbladder and Intestines with the use of Radioisotopes.
PURPOSE: To demonstrate Gallbladder disease or obstruction of the gallbladder
PREPARATION: Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.
Report to the Radiology Dept. at the scheduled appointment time.
DURING THE EXAM: You will be lying on your back. You will be made as comfortable as possible during the scan. You will receive a small radioisotope injection. Pictures will be taken immediately after the injection. It is important that you not move during this test. This test takes approximately one hour to complete, however you may be asked to return in one hour for additional films.
Gallbladder Ejection Fraction with CCK
DEFINITION: This test may be done in conjunction with the Hepatobiliary Scan to better evaluate your gallbladder's ability to function. The day of the exam please report to the Emergency Room. A heparin lock will be inserted at this time. This lock will facilitate the using of intravenous drugs when needed. If the gallbladder is visualized then Ken-O-Vac (CCK) is given. This test will take slightly over one hour to complete.
AFTER THE EXAM:
Inpatient: You will be returned to your room.
Outpatient: The Technologist will check the films with the Radiologist, then you will be dismissed. |
