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I took first part of hida scan and they would not continue it. what could reason be?

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Dr. Joseph Accurso answered

Specializes in Radiology

Depends: Usually, a hida scan as 2 parts. The first images the anatomy and sees if all of the tubes connecting the liver, gallbladder and small bowel are open. If they are and the gallbladder fills up, the second part of the scan is done, giving a medicine to cause the gallbladder to empty (measuring ejection fraction). If all of the anatomy is not seen, the second part usually cannot be done.

Answered 4/27/2013

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Dr. Steven Chmielewski answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Positive test.: Most likely either the gallbladder or small bowel were not demonstrated. This indicates either an obstructed cystic duct or common bile duct.

Answered 1/14/2015

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Dr. Virginia Klaas answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Many possibilities : There could be many reasons to not continue. 1) there could be a technical problem with the camera or radiopharmaceutical. 2)the dr could call and say they dont need the study anymore. 3) they found the answer to your problem 4)sometimes the patient says they dont want to continue these are a few of the most common.R.

Answered 7/4/2015

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Depends.: If non visualization of gall bladder can not do ejection fraction. Non visualization may mean cystic duct obstruction or in some circumstances acute cholecystits.If evidence of significant biliary obstruction many clinicians will not administer CCK to produce gb contraction. You should consult physician ordering or performing test.

Answered 11/13/2014

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I had a hida scan today, and the second part caused me pain. Why?

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