Feasibility of Meckel's scan after RBC gastrointestinal bleeding study using in-vitro labeling technique

Clin Nucl Med. 1995 Nov;20(11):959-61. doi: 10.1097/00003072-199511000-00001.

Abstract

The authors report a successful Meckel's scan performed 26 hours after a labeled RBC study using a commercial in-vitro labeling kit, UltraTag (Mallinckrodt Medical, Inc., St. Louis, MO). No abnormal alteration of Tc-99m distribution was observed as would be seen if an in-vivo RBC labeling technique was used. This case demonstrates that it is feasible to perform an in-vitro labeled RBC study for acute gastrointestinal bleeding in pediatric patients and to follow-up with a Meckel's scan if it is necessary for diagnostic confirmation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Erythrocytes
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging*
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Humans
  • Isotope Labeling
  • Male
  • Meckel Diverticulum / complications
  • Meckel Diverticulum / diagnostic imaging*
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
  • Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m*
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
  • Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m