Abstract |
Fifty-four patients with suspected acute cholecystitis underwent 99mTc HIDA cholescintigraphy, ultrasonography and oral cholecystography. The correct diagnosis was reached in 49 patients by cholescintigraphy (91%) in 35 (65%) by ultrasonography and in 45 (83%) by oral cholecystography. 99mTc HIDA cholescintigraphy provides a rapid accurate diagnosis with minimal discomfort to the patient and is the investigation of choice for patients with symptoms of acute gallbladder disease, particularly if early cholecystectomy is to be considered.
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Authors | E H Dykes, N Wilson, H W Gray, C S McArdle |
Journal | Scottish medical journal
(Scott Med J)
Vol. 31
Issue 3
Pg. 170-3
(Jul 1986)
ISSN: 0036-9330 [Print] Scotland |
PMID | 3541202
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Imino Acids
- Technetium Tc 99m Lidofenin
- Technetium
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Topics |
- Acute Disease
- Cholecystitis
(diagnosis)
- Cholecystography
- Cholelithiasis
(diagnosis)
- False Positive Reactions
- Gallbladder Diseases
(diagnosis)
- Humans
- Imino Acids
- Technetium
- Technetium Tc 99m Lidofenin
- Ultrasonography
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