Different patterns for bile leakage following cholecystectomy demonstrated by hepatobiliary imaging

Clin Nucl Med. 1986 Nov;11(11):751-3. doi: 10.1097/00003072-198611000-00002.

Abstract

Tc-99m labeled iminodiacetic acid (Tc-99m IDA) studies were performed in three patients with bile leaks. The radiotracer distribution was different in all three. A diffuse peritoneal pattern was seen in one patient. Localized radioactivity was seen in two; in one in the gallbladder bed and in the other in the perihepatic region.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Bile Ducts / diagnostic imaging*
  • Bile*
  • Cholecystectomy / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Imino Acids
  • Liver / diagnostic imaging*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Organotechnetium Compounds*
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Technetium

Substances

  • Imino Acids
  • Organotechnetium Compounds
  • technetium Tc 99m iminodiacetic acid
  • Technetium