Journal of Current Surgery, ISSN 1927-1298 print, 1927-1301 online, Open Access
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Original Article

Volume 3, Number 2, October 2013, pages 62-65

Is HIDA Scan Necessary for Sonographically Suspicious Cholecystitis?

Tables

Table 1. Ultrasound Versus HIDA Scan in Diagnosing Cholecystitis
 
SensitivitySpecificityPPVNPVAccuracy
Ultrasound47%38%96%6%47%
HIDA62%50%96%7%62%
P value0.0090.02910.6440.009

 

Table 2. Hospital Cost of Ultrasound Versus HIDA Scan at Our Institution
 
UltrasoundHIDA
Cost, $112.57342.88