T-Tube Cholangiography (Bile Ducts)

DEFINITION: This is an examination performed under fluoroscopic guidance in patients who have previously had a T-tube placed in their bile ducts, with the aim of visualizing the bile ducts following the administration of contrast medium through this catheter.

APPOINTMENT: Required.

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: None.

PATIENT PREPARATION: None.

CONDITIONS PREVENTING THE EXAMINATION: Barium studies performed within 72 hours prior to this examination preclude the procedure. Additionally, if requested for the same patient, IVP, cholangiography, and CT scans must be performed prior to this procedure.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy constitutes an absolute contraindication.

CONTRAST MEDIUM: Iodine-based contrast medium.

AVERAGE PROCEDURE DURATION: 10–30 min.

TRANSPORT: None required.

POST-PROCEDURE INFORMATION: The patient may resume normal daily activities. The examination is evaluated and reported by a radiologist. The films and the examination report are provided to the patient together.

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