Imaging & Radiology · Digestive System · Medium
Cholangiography
Meaning: Imaging of the bile ducts, usually with contrast or MRI, to detect stones, strictures or blockages.
In practice: Intraoperative cholangiography revealed a retained stone in the common bile duct.
Word parts
- -graphy means recording or imaging
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