Direct injection into the gallbladder in dogs, using ultrasonic guidance.
Direct injection into the gallbladder can be accomplished with the guidance of the ultrasonic aspiration transducer. Possible bile peritonitis is a limiting factor, but not necessarily a complication that contraindicates the procedure. Some modifications of the procedure may be necessary, and further investigation into this potentially valuable procedure is indicated.
D000818:Animals; D002758:Cholangiography; D002779:Cholestasis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004285:Dogs; D005704:Gallbladder; D007267:Injections / Q000379:methods; D014463:Ultrasonography
D003287:Contrast Media