Non-invasive assessment of absolute values of hepatic haemodynamics using radiocolloid scintigraphy.
A non-invasive technique for the assessment of hepatic haemodynamics using radiocolloid imaging with a computer, in which absolute values of hepatic, mesenteric and splenic arterial effective blood flows were assessed, is described. The technique was carried out on ten volunteers, before and after a standard meal. After eating, total effective liver blood flow rose by 28% and the mesenteric arterial effective flow by 69%. Hepatic and splenic arterial effective flow were reduced.
University Surgical Unit, Southampton General Hospital, UK.
B H
BH
Walmsley
J S
JS
Fleming
D M
DM
Ackery
S J
SJ
Karran
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005502:Food; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008102:Liver Circulation; D008297:Male; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012016:Reference Values; D013152:Splanchnic Circulation; D013671:Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid
D013671:Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid