64 Slice MDCT Protocols: Abdomen

Specific anatomic region

Kidney

Application

Renal donor

Author

Elliot K Fishman, MD

Reference Source

JHU Protocol

Scanner Used

Siemens Sensation 64

KV/Effective mAs/ Rotation time (sec)

120 / 250/ 0.33

Detector Collimation (mm)

0.6

Slice thickness (mm)

5.0mm

Pitch

0.75

Kernel

30

Reconstruction interval

5.0mm

Image order (acquisition)

Cr-ca

Oral contrast

1000 cc water 15-20 minutes prior to CT

IV contrast volume and type

100-120 cc Omnipaque 350

Injection rate

3-4cc/sec

Scan delay (sec)

25 sec (arterial)/ 60 sev (venous)

3D technique used

VRT & MIP

Comment: A 5 minute delayed topogram is obtained to get an "IVP" look at the renal pelvis and uterus.