Which X-ray would be used to visualize the gallbladder?
A) intravenous cholecystography
B) upper GI series
C) cholangiography
D) lower GI series
A) intravenous cholecystography
An intravenous cholecystography is an X-ray of the gallbladder after intravenous
dye is administered. An upper GI series looks at the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. A
cholangiography examines the hepatic duct, common bile duct, and pancreatic duct. A lower GI
series examines the colon and rectum.
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