Bile ascites in adults. Diagnosis using hepatobiliary scintigraphy and paracentesis.
Hepatobiliary scintigraphy has been recognized as a useful diagnostic tool in detecting the presence and site of bile leaks. The authors report a case of bile ascites secondary to a postsurgical biliary leak, the scintigraphic findings in bile ascites, and the potential use of paracentesis, in combination with hepatobiliary scintigraphy, in confirming the presence of bile ascites and a bile leak.
D000328:Adult; D001201:Ascites / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001646:Bile; D002763:Cholecystectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003135:Common Bile Duct / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007098:Imino Acids; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013396:Suction; D013667:Technetium; D019785:Technetium Tc 99m Disofenin
D007098:Imino Acids; D013667:Technetium; D019785:Technetium Tc 99m Disofenin