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The hydroxy iminodiacetic acid (HIDA) scan, also known as cholescintigraphy or hepatobiliary scintigraphy, is a nuclear study that outperforms ultrasound for the diagnosis of cholecystitis. However, it exposes patients to radiation, is more expensive, and takes significantly more time. Thus, HIDA has a very limited role in the emergent evaluation of biliary disease.
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Singh, M. (2019). Is There a Role for HIDA Scan in the Emergency Setting?. In: Graham, A., Carlberg, D.J. (eds) Gastrointestinal Emergencies. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98343-1_58
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