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Cultivo biliar - Overview

Nombres alternativos

Cultivo de la bilis

Definición:

Es un examen de laboratorio para detectar microorganismos patógenos en el aparato biliar, que abarca la vesícula biliar, al igual que las vías biliares dentro y fuera del hígado.

Ver también: bilis

Forma en que se realiza el examen:

Se necesita una muestra de bilis (un líquido digestivo). Esto se puede hacer usando diferentes métodos, incluyendo cirugía de la vesícula biliar o un procedimiento endoscópico llamado colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica (CPRE).

Ver también:

La muestra de líquido biliar se envía a un laboratorio, donde se almacena en un plato especial, llamado medio de cultivo. El equipo del laboratorio vigila la muestra para ver si hay proliferación de alguna bacteria, virus u hongo en ella.

Preparación para el examen:

La preparación depende del método específico empleado para obtener la muestra de bilis.

Ver también::

Lo que se siente durante el examen:

Un cultivo no involucra al paciente, así que no hay ningún dolor.

Ver también::

Razones por las que se realiza el examen:

Este examen se realiza para detectar infección dentro del aparato biliar, el cual crea, moviliza, almacena y libera bilis para ayudar en la digestión.

  • Reviewed last on: 11/15/2009
  • David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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