Simultaneous markers for fluid and solid gastric emptying: new variations on an old theme: concise communication

J Nucl Med. 1981 Sep;22(9):772-6.

Abstract

Radiotracer techniques for the assessment of gastric emptying have become popular in the past 6 yr. A new double-nuclide technique, for the simultaneous tagging of the solid and fluid phases, is described. Technetium-99m sulfur colloid (Tc-99m SC) is used in a manner similar to that described by Meyer and colleagues, but the new technique does not involve the use of live chickens, a significant advantage over the earlier procedures. Several fluid-phase radionuclides were tested to be used in conjunction with the Tc-99m SC. Indium-111 DTPA was found to be the only compatible fluid-phase agent. This new double-tracer technique promises to be safe, economical, simple, and physiologically sound.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cattle
  • Chickens
  • Colloids
  • Gastric Emptying*
  • Gastric Juice
  • Humans
  • Liver
  • Meat
  • Pentetic Acid*
  • Serum Albumin, Radio-Iodinated
  • Sulfur*
  • Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid
  • Technetium*

Substances

  • Colloids
  • Serum Albumin, Radio-Iodinated
  • Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid
  • Sulfur
  • Technetium
  • Pentetic Acid