Why Is Cholangiography Performed?

You may have intraoperative cholangiogram to: Look for gallstones that may be in the common bile duct. Allow the surgeon to see the anatomy of the bile duct system from the liver to the small intestine.

What does the cholangiogram test determine?

Cholangiography means looking at the structure of the bile ducts and gallbladder. It can help to find the size of a gallbladder cancer and whether it has spread.

What is the difference between cholangiogram and Cholangiography?

Cholangiography is performed to identify patency of the bile ducts and is necessary if the diagnosis is uncertain. Usually, an intraoperative cholangiogram is performed so that if EHBA is diagnosed, it is possible to proceed to hepatoportoenterostomy.