A HIDA scan (hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid scan) is an imaging procedure that uses an injected chemical called a radioactive tracer (radiotracer) and a scanning camera to evaluate your gallbladder.

2017年5月19日 · A hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid scan, or HIDA scan, is a diagnostic test used to scan images of organs including the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and small intestine.

2023年6月2日 · A hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid (HIDA) scan is an imaging procedure used to diagnose problems of the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts. For a HIDA scan, also known as cholescintigraphy or hepatobiliary scintigraphy, a radioactive tracer …

2023年12月8日 · HIDA scan for gallbladder: This test uses a radioactive compound to “trace” the path bile takes through your body. This article explains how and why it’s done.

What Is a HIDA Scan? A HIDA scan helps your doctor to evaluate the flow of bile from the liver to the gallbladder and into the small intestine. The scan also measures the gallbladder's ejection fraction (this is the rate at which the gallbladder releases bile into the small intestine).

2023年1月13日 · A HIDA scan helps healthcare providers understand how well your bile ducts, gallbladder, and liver are functioning. During this test, a technician passes a camera over your body to follow an injected radioactive tracer.

2024年8月8日 · This guide will demystify the HIDA scan process, from understanding the procedure and the conditions it can help diagnose to how long it takes and how to prepare. We’ll also explore what your results could mean and answer common questions to ensure you’re fully informed before your appointment.

2023年1月30日 · For the first part, a healthcare provider will inject a radioactive chemical, known as a tracer, into your vein. The tracer emits rays as the substance makes its way through your system. For the...

2024年4月12日 · In this comprehensive guide, we will provide a detailed understanding of HIDA scans, their importance in diagnosing gallbladder issues, how they work from a surgeon’s perspective, preparation for the scan, what to expect during and after the procedure, and potential findings and next steps.

A Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid scan (also known as a HIDA scan or hepatobiliary scintigraphy) is an imaging test that can show how bile moves through a patient’s liver, bile ducts, gallbladder and small intestine.