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Evaluation of gastrointestinal function with isotopic tracers.

Abstract
Nuclear medicine is the application of tracer methodology mainly to clinical diagnosis. We use chemical compounds labelled with radioisotopes as tracers. The examinations provide us with the information on regional function of tissues and organs. In this review we describe the nuclear medicine procedures for the diagnosis of gastrointestinal diseases based on our experiences. The emphasis is put on the evaluation of the functional aspect of the gastrointestinal tract. The procedures to be described include diagnosis of Meckel's diverticulum by gastric mucosal scintigraphy, measurement of esophageal, gastric and intestinal transit, detection of portocaval shunt and measurement of lactose absorption and detection of bacterial deconjugation of bile salts by means of breath analysis technique.
AuthorsY Sasaki, M Noguchi, T Inoue
JournalAnnals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore (Ann Acad Med Singap) Vol. 15 Issue 4 Pg. 476-85 (Oct 1986) ISSN: 0304-4602 [Print] Singapore
PMID3566168 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Radioisotopes
Topics
  • Bile Reflux (diagnostic imaging)
  • Breath Tests
  • Esophagus (diagnostic imaging)
  • Gastric Emptying
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux (diagnostic imaging)
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases (diagnostic imaging)
  • Gastrointestinal Motility
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Absorption
  • Malabsorption Syndromes (diagnostic imaging)
  • Meckel Diverticulum (diagnostic imaging)
  • Peristalsis
  • Portal Vein (diagnostic imaging)
  • Radioisotopes
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Vena Cava, Inferior (diagnostic imaging)

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