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    Area of Science:

    • Radiology
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Intravenous cholangiography is a key diagnostic tool.
    • Optimizing contrast agents and protocols is crucial for diagnostic accuracy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of methylglucamine ioglycamide (Biligram) for intravenous cholangiography.
    • To determine optimal imaging times for gallbladder visualization and in post-cholecystectomy patients.
    • To assess the safety and side effect profile of the contrast medium.

    Main Methods:

    • 100 non-icteric patients underwent intravenous cholangiography.
    • Two doses of methylglucamine ioglycamide (10.5 g and 5.25 g) were administered intravenously over five minutes.
    • Radiographs were taken at 10, 30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes post-injection.

    Main Results:

    • The higher dose (10.5 g) yielded statistically significant better results.
    • Mild side effects were reported in only 13% of patients.
    • Optimal information for intact gallbladders was achieved at 60 and 90 minutes (97% of cases).
    • In post-cholecystectomy patients, maximum information was obtained at 30 and 60 minutes (95% of cases).
    • Delayed gallbladder opacification by 60 minutes suggests cystic duct obstruction.

    Conclusions:

    • Higher doses of methylglucamine ioglycamide improve diagnostic yield in intravenous cholangiography.
    • Specific imaging time points are effective for evaluating the gallbladder and in post-cholecystectomy patients.
    • Methylglucamine ioglycamide is safe and well-tolerated for intravenous cholangiography.