[Proposal for an improved determination of liver size based on scintigraphy]

Using an own formula (VI) or the formula (VII) of Karran et al. for the determination of liver size from scintigrams, a good correlation was demonstrated to the measured weight in rats. Also the liver size of 44 healthy subjects estimated by the same method (VI) was compared to the ideal liver weight derived from the "Geigy Tables" and showed good correlation. This demonstrates the value of the proposed empirical formula: G equals 0.141 g/cm-3 D1 D2 D3 + 950 g for the calculation of liver weight using scintigraphy.