What is a biliary scan?
A Biliary scan is a test to detect certain diseases of the gall bladder. It provides information about bile production and drainage through the Biliary tract to the small intestine. It may be able to detect disease where other tests have been unhelpful.
检查程序前需要做些什么？
请务必带上之前的影像或报告。穿着温暖舒适的衣服。还需要：
- 禁食六小时——在检查前禁食6小时。禁食期间只能饮用清水
- Non-diabetic medication – take them with plain water when you would normally take them
- Diabetic medication – if you take diabetic medication, contact the service completing the scan the day before for advice on what to do
- 告知怀孕或哺乳 ——如果你怀孕或哺乳，请告知医务人员
What will happen during a biliary scan?
You will receive a small intravenous injection of a radioactive tracer and then pictures of your abdomen will be taken for about 60 minutes.
Depending on this result and why you are having the test, you may be need to receive a second injection called CCK. CCK is a naturally occurring hormone in your body, and is given by a slow injection over 3 minutes during which time further pictures of your abdomen will be taken.
What can I expect after my biliary scan?
There are no after-effects from having a biliary scan. Once it is finished, you can go home. You are able to drive immediately after the test. Your results will be sent to your GP or specialist.
If you are given CCK, some people may feel some slight discomfort in their abdomen or feel nauseous. This is usually mild and passes soon after the medication is given.