Protocols- Abdominal

Liver Transplant Evaluation


Specific Anatomic Region Liver
Application Liver transplant evaluation
Author Smith P et al
Reference Source AJR (in press)
Scanner Used Siemens Somatom Plus-4
Injection Rate 3cc/sec
Contrast Volume and Type 150
Area Scanned From just above dome of liver to inferior margin of liver
Scan Delay 30sec / 60-70sec
Length of Spiral (time) 30-35sec dual spiral
Slice Thickness 3mm
Table Speed/Pitch 5-6mm/sec
Reconstruction Interval Every 1mm for arterial phase and every 3mm for venous phase
3D Technique Used Volume rendering
Comment: Dual phase scanning provides evaluation of the liver parenchyma, arterial supply and venous anatomy.