Boldyrev Breakfast
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
The Boldyrev Breakfast was a medical test proposed by Boldyrev to study pancreatic function. It involved introducing duodenal contents into the stomach after fat administration, though this method is now obsolete due to the introduction of duodenal intubation in clinical practice.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
BOLDYREV BREAKFAST, proposed by Boldyrev for the study of pancreatic function and based on the introduction of duodenal contents into the stomach after the administration of fat. This phenomenon was first established by Damaskin and studied by Boldyrev. On an empty stomach, the subject is given to drink or through a tube 100-200 cubic cm of a 2% solution of oleic acid in olive oil; after 20 minutes, the gastric contents are neutralized by administering 1/2 teaspoon of Magnesia usta, and after 7-1 hour it is pumped out. The resulting emulsion is allowed to settle, the upper layer (oil) is decanted, and the remaining straw-yellow liquid (juice) is alkalized and immediately examined for the content of pancreatic enzymes. This method has now lost its significance due to the introduction of the duodenal tube into clinical practice.
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“Boldyrev Breakfast.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/boldyrev-breakfast/