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Oral Cholecystogram

Medical Author: Jay W. Marks, M.D.
Medical Editors: Barbara K. Hecht, Ph.D. and Frederick Hecht, M.D.

What is an oral cholecystogram (OCG)?

The oral cholecystogram, or OCG, is a radiologic procedure for diagnosing gallstones. An oral cholecystogram is in contrast to an intravenous cholangiogram (IVC).




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