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[Hepatobiliary scintigraphy: a functional test].

Abstract

99mTc-diethyl-HIDA selective captation by hepatocytes and rapid excretion into bile provides a scintigraphic imaging of liver, biliary system and gall bladder. Substance blood clearance and liver half-life measurements add quantitative information on liver function. Normal, cirrhotic and jaundiced patients with extrahepatic obstruction were studied and each group showed significant characteristics. Through non-invasive biliary system visualization and liver function evaluation, hepatobiliary scintigraphy has its place as a complementary investigation in hepatology.

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J Bengoa, J Ritschard, A Donath. 1978-12-02. [Hepatobiliary scintigraphy: a functional test].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/715428/

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