Use or insertion of a tubular device into a duct, blood vessel, hollow organ, or body cavity for injecting or withdrawing fluids for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. It differs from INTUBATION in that the tube here is used to restore or maintain patency in obstructions.
Cannulation,Cannulations,Catheterizations
D002758
Cholangiography
An imaging test of the BILIARY TRACT in which a contrast dye (RADIOPAQUE MEDIA) is injected into the BILE DUCT and x-ray pictures are taken.
Cholangiographies
D002763
Cholecystectomy
Surgical removal of the GALLBLADDER.
Cholecystectomies
D002765
Cholecystography
Radiography of the gallbladder after ingestion of a contrast medium.
Cholecystographies
D004209
Disposable Equipment
Apparatus, devices, or supplies intended for one-time or temporary use.
Equipment, Disposable
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man