A Patient Is Undergoing Postoperative Cholangiography

question 130

Multiple Choice

A patient is undergoing postoperative cholangiography.Which of the following are abnormal findings? Select all that apply.

• A)Channels of contrast medium appear outside of the biliary ducts.
• B)Contrast medium fills the ductal system and flows freely.
• C)Biliary ducts dilate.
• D)Radiolucent shadows appear within the biliary ducts.
• E)Filling defects appear within the biliary ducts.

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Definitions:

Dosimeter

A device that measures exposure to ionizing radiation, such as X-rays, alpha rays, beta rays, and gamma rays.

Radiation Exposure

The condition of being subjected to ionizing or non-ionizing radiation such as from sunlight, x-rays, or nuclear reactions.

Roentgen Rays

Another term for X-rays, which are electromagnetic radiation used in medical imaging to view inside the body.

X-Ray Tube

A device used in X-ray machines to produce X-rays by directing high voltage electrons at a target material.