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Q: What does a HIDA-scan reading of "zero" mean?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on June 2nd, 2006

They told me the reading on my hida a scan is zero what does that mean?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on June 5th, 2006

Appendix, Appendicitis, Gallbladder Disorders Answer A1014

A HIDA-scan is used for evaluation of the gallbladder's function, or to be more precise, the ejection fraction of such. A gallbladder ejection fraction less than 35% is considered abnormal. A gallbladder with such a low ejection fraction causes pain and may be removed surgically.

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