Cholecystography Oral

Cholecytography, or cholecystography (from Greek chole - bile, kystis - cyst + grapho - write) is an X-ray method for examining the gallbladder and bile ducts using oral administration of a contrast agent.

As a rule, several types of contrast agents are used for this, including barium sulfate. Before the procedure, the patient is injected with a radiocontrast agent. The contrast agent enters the general bloodstream through the veins and enters the gallbladder with bile. An hour after the start of the procedure, the doctor takes x-rays, which reveal the presence of stones and places of narrowing or obstruction of the bile ducts. The cholecytography method makes it possible to determine the pathology at the initial stage, when there are no clinical manifestations yet. After cholecystography, further examination can be continued. After the control image, the patient is sent home, given instructions and made an appointment for a follow-up appointment. The procedure may cause slight discomfort, but this is only temporary. In general, after cholecystitis the patient does not feel any physical difficulties.