GI Tract
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GI Tract
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Specific Anatomic Region |
Appendix, Cecum |
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Application |
R/O appendicitis |
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Author |
Fishman EK |
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Reference Source |
Personal Communication |
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Scanner Used |
Siemens Somatom Plus4 |
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Injection Rate |
2-3cc/sec |
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Contrast Volume and Type |
120ml Omnipaque-350 |
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Area Scanned |
Diaphragm to symphysis |
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Scan Delay |
30 sec |
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Length of Spiral (time) |
35-40 sec |
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Slice Thickness |
5mm |
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Table Speed/Pitch |
8mm/sec |
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Reconstruction Interval |
3-5mm |
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3D Technique Used |
None |
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Comment: There are many ways to evaluate the appendix. We always use IV contrast but never use rectal contrast. We either use 750-1000 cc of oral Hypaque or just give 750-1000 cc of water. Water works well if the plain x-ray or topogram suggests a small bowel obstruction. |
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1A) |
1B) |
Case 1: appendicitis |
2A) |
2B) |
Case 2: appendicitis |
3A) |
3B) |
Case 3: appendicitis. |
4A) |
4B) |
Case 4: appendicitis |
