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Hepatobiliary scintigraphy, a nuclear medicine imaging technique, remains crucial for diagnosing gallbladder and biliary conditions. This review details updated methods and criteria for conditions like acute cholecystitis and biliary obstruction.

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  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Hepatobiliary System

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  • Cholescintigraphy using (99m)Tc-hepatobiliary radiopharmaceuticals has been a cornerstone of diagnostic imaging for nearly 40 years.
  • Despite its long history, clinical indications, methodologies, and interpretation criteria for this study have continuously evolved.
  • It remains a high-demand diagnostic tool in clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated review of state-of-the-art methodology and diagnostic criteria for cholescintigraphy.
  • To cover key clinical indications, including acute cholecystitis, chronic acalculous gallbladder disease, biliary obstruction, and postcholecystectomy syndromes.
  • To highlight the role of pharmacologic interventions, specifically sincalide, in diagnostic assessments.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and clinical practices in hepatobiliary scintigraphy.
  • Emphasis on advanced imaging techniques and interpretation guidelines.
  • Discussion of the administration and interpretation of pharmacologic agents like sincalide.

Main Results:

  • The review synthesizes updated information on the application of cholescintigraphy for a range of hepatobiliary disorders.
  • It details specific diagnostic criteria for conditions such as acute cholecystitis, partial/high-grade biliary obstruction, and sphincter-of-Oddi dysfunction.
  • The utility of sincalide in optimizing gallbladder ejection fraction and diagnosing gallbladder motility disorders is discussed.

Conclusions:

  • Hepatobiliary scintigraphy, with updated methodologies and criteria, remains an essential diagnostic tool for evaluating gallbladder and biliary tract diseases.
  • The judicious use of pharmacologic interventions enhances the diagnostic accuracy of the study.
  • This review provides a comprehensive guide for clinicians utilizing cholescintigraphy in modern practice.