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The article was written by Doctor Dinh Van Thuyet - Head of Nuclear Medicine Unit, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Vinmec Times City International Hospital.Hepatobiliary scan (HIDA scan) with SPECT/CT machine is a very useful method to diagnose acute and chronic cholecystitis, bile leak after surgery, bile reflux... This is the technique performed. routine at Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
1. Introduction to liver and biliary scintigraphy (HIDA scan)
Hepatobiliary scintigraphy is a technique that helps to see images of the liver, gallbladder, biliary tract, stomach and intestines.
When your gallbladder has problems, or you have pain in the epigastrium, right upper quadrant but ultrasound cannot find the cause, your doctor will order you to do a HIDA scan to see how your gallbladder is working. , as well as evaluate your liver function.
Hình ảnh giải phẫu gan, mật
2. Why do I need to do this technique?
The gallbladder is located on the upper right side of your abdomen. The gallbladder stores and excretes bile, which helps digest fats in food.
HIDA scan will help check if bile is circulating normally in the body or not. HIDA scan helps to diagnose:
Acute and chronic cholecystitis Bile leak Biliary obstruction (eg, due to stones) Congenital abnormalities of the biliary tract (eg, congenital biliary atresia) Assess liver function later transplant Measure the rate of bile secretion of the gallbladder
Hình ảnh xạ hình gan mật bình thường (trái) và viêm túi mật cấp (phải) GB: gallbladder: túi mật, CBD: common bile duct: Ống mật chủ, Small bowel: ruột non
3. What to prepare when going to the hepatobiliary scan?
You must fast for at least 4 hours before performing the service. You can drink filtered water. Bring full old records (ultrasound, computed tomography...) Inform the medical staff about the status of pregnancy, lactation (if any) to the medical staff before performing the service.
4. Why should hepatobiliary scan at Vinmec Times City?
Vinmec Times City uses the SPECT/CT Discovery NM/CT 670 Pro system with the most modern 16-sequence CT of the world's leading medical equipment company GE Heathcare (USA), for high quality images, helping to diagnose early disease to investigate. The high quality service of Vinmec Times City hospital will satisfy customers. Vinmec Times City's medical staff are experienced, well-trained at home and abroad, so they can advise and provide maximum support to customers during the shooting process, even for foreign customers.
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Articles refer to sources: medicalnewstoday.com, medicalnewstoday.com, webmd.com
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