Reasons for Gallbladder Scan
When your doctor informs you that you need the Gallbladder Scan procedure performed it can be scary. Learn exactly what the procedure involves, the reasons it needs to be performed and what the next steps could be.
Alternate Names for Gallbladder Scan:
Biliary tract radionuclide scan
Cholescintigraphy
Hepatobiliary imaging
Hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid scan
Hepatobiliary scintigraphy
HIDA scan
HIDA [a technetium-99m disopropyl analogue] scan
Reasons for Test
Learn
- Overview
- What It Is
- Reasons For
- Complications
- What to Expect
- Results
- When to Call a Doctor
Why Gallbladder Scan is Performed
Alternate Names for Gallbladder Scan:
Biliary tract radionuclide scan
Cholescintigraphy
Hepatobiliary imaging
Hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid scan
Hepatobiliary scintigraphy
HIDA scan
HIDA [a technetium-99m disopropyl analogue] scan
Reasons for Test
This test is done to:
- Find the cause of jaundice (yellow skin) or pain in the abdomen
- Diagnose suspected gallbladder disorders, like inflammation, perforation, stones , or other blockages
- Check bile flow after surgery
This test is not done on patients who are pregnant.
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 Complications Learn about possible complications and what might increase the risk of them. |
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 What to Expect Find out how long it will take, what they will be doing and what to expect afterwards. |
 Results What are the next steps and other possible tests needed after you have received the results. |
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