Falsehyphen;Positive Radionuclide Hepatobiliary Imaging Following Cystic Duct Stone Removal

摘要

The authors report a case in which a radionuclide hepatobiliary image was falsely indicative of cystic duct obstruction in a patient with an Indwelling cholecystostomy tube and an externalized gallbladder-duodenal stent. Cystic duct patency was demonstrated radiographlcally shortiy before and after the radlonuclide study. The authors recommend that cystic duct obstruction indicated by a radionuclide hepaloblliary image be confirmed by another means if a cholecystostomy tube is present, or If the patient recently has undergone percutaneous gallbladder or cystic duct manipulations.