Cholangiography (Noun)
Meaning
Roentgenographic examination of the bile ducts after a contrast medium has been injected.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The radiologist performed a cholangiography to visualize the bile ducts and diagnose the cause of the patient's jaundice.
- Cholangiography revealed a blockage in the common bile duct, which was causing the patient's symptoms.
- The doctor ordered a cholangiography to check for any abnormalities in the bile ducts after the patient's liver transplant.
- During the cholangiography procedure, the contrast medium was injected into the bile ducts through a catheter.
- The cholangiography images showed a narrowing of the bile duct, which was causing the patient's elevated liver enzymes.