Cholangiography is the imaging of the bile duct (also known as the biliary tree) by x-rays and an injection of contrast medium.[1]
Cholangiography | |
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ICD-9-CM | 87.5 |
MeSH | D002758 |
OPS-301 code | 3-13c |
There are at least four types of cholangiography:[citation needed]
In both cases fluorescent fluids are used to create contrasts that make the diagnosis possible. Cholangiography has largely replaced the previously used method of intravenous cholangiography (IVC).[citation needed]