Sonographic and scintigraphic detection of a bile leak in a post-cholecystectomy patient. Recognition of the tail sign.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-1-1983
Abstract
Hepatobiliary scintigraphy using Tc-99m HIDA derivates is used primarily for the diagnosis of acute cholecystitis and for demonstration of biliary tract patency. Ultrasound is usually employed for diagnosing cholelithiasis and biliary tree dilatation, as well as identifying focal lesions in the liver. These two complementary modalities are also useful in the evaluation of post-cholecystectomy patients. We present a case of a bile leak, diagnosed by these two modalities.
Volume
8
Issue
10
First Page
480
Last Page
482
ISSN
0363-9762
Published In/Presented At
Rienzo RJ, Tyler G, Morel DE. Sonographic and scintigraphic detection of a bile leak in a post-cholecystectomy patient. Recognition of the tail sign. Clin Nucl Med. 1983 Oct;8(10):480-2. PMID: 6686095.
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
6686095
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article