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Why didn't i have to drink contrast die before i had my ct scan to check for gallstones?

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Dr. Cosme Manzarbeitia answered

Specializes in Surgery

Because: It would not add any extra useful information to do so. Oral dye just lights up the intestine....Not gallbladder.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/9/2018

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