What Is the Reason for Injecting Saline Through the Cholangiogram

question 44

Multiple Choice

What is the reason for injecting saline through the cholangiogram catheter prior to the contrast media?

• A) The saline will dilute the contrast dye.
• B) The saline will dilate the common duct.
• C) The saline will push any stones in the cystic duct through.
• D) The saline will test patency of the cystic duct prior to injecting the contrast.

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