[The history of gallbladder and bile duct diagnosis].
In the first period (1896-1910), investigation was made through plain abdominal film with description and differential diagnosis of the different calcifications in the right hypochondrium. Second period (1911-1924): indirect signs of liver and gallbladder pathology were described. Via pneumoperitoneum and gastro-intestinal opacification the pathology in the right hypochondrium was delineated and interpreted. Third period (1924 until now): due to the development of contrast agents for the gallbladder and biliary tree, these organs could be directly visualized either by intravenous injection, or by peroral administration; sometimes direct injection of contrast in the bile ducts was used.
Van Steen
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Dienst Radiologie, Universitaire Ziekenhuizen K.U.L. Leuven, Belgium.
Heylen
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Y
Ponette
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D002758:Cholangiography / Q000266:history*; D002765:Cholecystography / Q000266:history*; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans
Geschiedenis van de galblaas- en galweg-diagnostiek.