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Hepato-Biliary & Gastro-Intestinal
(Liver, Gall Bladder, Stomach, etc.)

	Biliary Scan
	Gastric Emptying Study
	G.I.Bleeding Scan
	Labeled R.B.C. Scan for Hemangioma
	Liver and Spleen Scan
	Meckels Diverticulum Scan

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Gamma Camera Meckels Diverticulum Scan
You have been scheduled for a Meckels study which involves the use of a small amount of radioactive material. The level of radioactivity used is extremely low and has no side effects.

You will be positioned next to a special detector called a gamma camera (see photo). The camera does not produce any radiation. It will be placed close to the part of your body being imaged.

Patient Preparation
None.

Procedure
A small amount of radioactive material will be injected into a vein in your arm. Painless images over your abdomen will be obtained for approximately one hour.