Protocols- Abdominal

Renal Arteries- Renal Artery Stenosis Evaluation 2


Specific Anatomic Region Renal arteries
Application Renal artery stenosis evaluation
Author Smith, P.A. and Fishman E.K. (1998).
Reference Source Three-dimensional CT angiography: Renal applications. Semin US CT MR, 19(5), 413-424.
Scanner Used Siemens Somatom Plus or Plus-4
Injection Rate 3ml/sec
Contrast Volume and Type 120-150cc Omnipaque 350
Area Scanned Entire length of both kidneys
Scan Delay 25sec
Length of Spiral (time) 30-40sec
Slice Thickness 2mm
Table Speed/Pitch 3-4mm/sec
Reconstruction Interval 1mm
3D Technique Used Volume rendering
Comment: This protocol covers both kidneys and so can evaluate multiple renal aa. A set of noncontrast scans are obtained to first define the area of interest.