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Meckel scan

• agent: Tc-99m pertechnetate

• prep:
  • pentagastrin -- increase acid production
  • cimetidine -- block secretion of acid
  • glucagon -- decrease bowel activity

see also: Meckel diverticulum

Related CHORUS documents: Meckel diverticulum small bowel lymphoma sprue / celiac disease intussusception vasopressin (Pitressin) small bowel disease involving terminal ileum

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