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to Diagnostic Imaging - Radiology Department.
Please bring your Health Card to your appointment.
A T-Tube Cholangiogram shows the bile ducts when x-ray dye is injected into a T-tube. The biliary tract connects the liver and the gallbladder.
This test is done several days after gallbladder surgery or common bile duct surgery in which a
T-Tube has been left in the common bile duct to promote drainage.
- Tell the technologist if you have any allergies (especially to iodine or seafood).
- You will be asked to sign a consent form.
- Your doctor will order food or fluid restrictions before the test.
- Do not wear jewelry to your appointment.
- You will be asked to put on a hospital gown.
- You will be on an x-ray table as the radiologist injects x-ray contrast into the T-Tube.
- You will be asked to hold your breath as the x-rays are taken.
- You may feel a bit of pressure as the dye is injected.
- The procedure takes approximately 15-30 minutes.
- The dye which is colourless will drain into the drainage bag once the test is completed.
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You may eat and drink normally.
- Return to your normal activity.
- Contact your physician if you have pain.
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