64 Slice MDCT Protocols: Abdomen

Specific anatomic region

Kidney

Application

R/o Kidney mass

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)

0.75mm (thin)
3.0mm (thick)

Pitch

0.75

Kernel

B20f smooth abdomen window (thin)
B30f medium smooth abdomen (thick)

Reconstruction interval

0.5mm (thin)
3.0mm (thick)

Image order (acquisition)

Cr-ca

Oral contrast

water (1000 cc)

IV contrast volume and type

120 cc Omnipaque 350

Injection rate

3.0-3.5 cc/sec

Scan delay (sec)

Non: 4 sec
Arterial: 30 sec
Delay: 5 min

3D technique used

VRT & MIP

Comment: Also have protocol using 0.5 sec rotation time.
If mass seen on arterial phase then a quick venous phase can be added.