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Telepaque
What is Telepaque
Patient Q&A Section about telepaque
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.What is Telepaque used for?
"Telepaque is a new imaging medium used for cholecystography, a radiological examination of the gallbladder. Telepaque is a water-based solution that is injected into the patient's bloodstream. The solution is then excreted by the kidneys and appears in the bile ducts, which can be visualized on an x-ray.
Telepaque is a new imaging medium used in cholecystography, a radiological examination of the gallbladder. Telepaque is injected into the patient's bloodstream, where it is then excreted by the kidneys. The solution appears in the bile ducts, which can be seen on an x-ray."
What is a Cholecystography used for?
"A cholecystogram is an x-ray procedure used to help evaluate the gallbladder. The patient consumes a special diet and swallows contrast tablets prior to the test to help visualize the gallbladder on x-ray."