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Does a hida scan show if i have liver or digestive problems?
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HIDA: A HIDA scan will show whether the GB is functioning or not and whether the bile ducts are open
Answered 5/16/2015
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Sometimes liver: HIDA test shows mainly gall bladder functioning and status of biliary ducts. Gross evaluation of hepatocellular function is also seen on test by the way liver extracts radiopharmaceutical from bloodstream.
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Hida scan 81% ultrasound show normal gallblader and liver and pancreas RUQ pain need removal ? why do some docs say this number is great others dont 35 to 75 is the norm correct ?
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