title: Oral cholecystography in contemporary gallstone imaging: a review.
abstract: The introduction of nonoperative alternatives to elective cholecystectomy in the management of gallstones has resurrected use of oral cholecystography (OCG). This article reviews basic principles involved in the proper performance of OCG and interpretation of the resulting images. The role of OCG in the current management of gallstones is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Center for Gallbladder and Liver Diseases, Methodist Hospital of Indiana, Indianapolis 46206.
authors.forename: D D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Maglinte
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Torres
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Laufer
mesh_terms: D001646:Bile / Q000502:physiology; D002765:Cholecystography / Q000379:methods*; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004764:Enterohepatic Circulation / Q000502:physiology; D005704:Gallbladder / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media