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During a hida scan, what is a normal gallbladder ejection fraction?

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Dr. Michael Zadeh answered

Specializes in General Surgery

>35 %: A normal gallbladder ejection fraction is usually over 35%. Anything less than this would be considered dysfunction of the gallbladder or biliary dyskinesia.

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Answered 12/24/2019

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Dr. Joseph Accurso answered

Specializes in Radiology

Greater than 50%: More than 50% normal, 36-49% is indeterminant, and 35% or less is abnormal.

Answered 9/22/2017

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