HIDA Scan (hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid scan)
Description
HIDA scan stands for hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid scan. It is a test that measures the flow of bile from the liver and gall bladder to the small intestine. The procedure is done to diagnose problems with the bile ducts and gallbladder.
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Common Complications
None
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Research
The Cholecystokin Provocation HIDA Test: Recreation of Symptoms is Superior to Ejection Fraction in Predicting Medium-Term Outcomes.
Provided by: PubMed
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