What is a hidascan?

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A HIDA Scan allows the dr. to see the flow of bile from the liver to the intestine. It stands for Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid Scan. It gives images of the gallbladder, small intestine, biliary tracts, and liver. HIDA scans are sometimes recommended for people w/pancreatic problems when other diagnostic tools are unsuccessful b/c of the pancreas' important role in digestion. It is used to find abnormalities in the structure of these systems/organs, blockages and obstructions, and bile leakage. It also shows gallstones and inflammation. Radioactive isotopes are injected intraveinously. For the procedure you lay still on your back and it can take up to an hour. A special camera is used to take pictures of your abdomen. A HIDA scan is a non-invasive imaging study except for the IV, which is usually placed in the arm. Angie RN