64 Slice MDCT Protocols: Abdomen

Specific anatomic region

Application

Author

Elliot K Fishman, MD

Reference Source

JHU Protocol

Scanner Used

Siemens Sensation 64

KV/Effective mAs/ Rotation time (sec)

Detector Collimation (mm)

Slice thickness (mm)

Pitch

Kernel

Reconstruction interval

Image order (acquisition)

Cr-ca

Oral contrast

IV contrast volume and type

Injection rate

Scan delay (sec)

3D technique used

Comment: Dual phase CT is done for staging and defining tumor extent. The venous phase at 60-70 sec is critical for renal vein and IVC involvement. We do not do non-contrast CT like we do for suspected adenoma.