1. A medical imaging technique in which X-rays or other imaging methods are used to visualize the bile ducts after injection of a contrast medium.
Usage: medical/technical term; commonly used in gastroenterology and hepatology

Examples

• The doctor ordered a cholangiography to examine the patient's bile ducts for blockages.
• Endoscopic retrograde cholangiography is a common procedure for diagnosing pancreatic and biliary disorders.
• The cholangiography revealed a gallstone lodged in the common bile duct.
• Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography was performed when the endoscopic approach was unsuccessful.
• The radiologist reviewed the cholangiography images to assess the extent of the bile duct obstruction.