| Specific anatomic region | Abdomen/pelvis |
| Application | R/o diverticulitis |
| Author | Elliot K Fishman, MD |
| Reference Source | JHU Protocol |
| Scanner Used | Siemens Sensation 64 |
| KV/Effective mAs/ Rotation time (sec) | 120 / 276/ 0.5 |
| Detector Collimation (mm) | 0.6 |
| Slice thickness (mm) | 3.0-5.0mm |
| Pitch | 0.75 |
| Kernel | 30 |
| Reconstruction interval | 3.0-5.0mm |
| Image order (acquisition) | Cr-ca |
| Oral contrast | 1000 cc water or Omnipaque-350 in water (100cc of Omnipaque-350 in one gallon of water) |
| IV contrast volume and type | 100-120 cc Omnipaque 350 |
| Injection rate | 3cc/sec |
| Scan delay (sec) | 60-70 sec |
| 3D technique used | as needed |
Comment: - Rectal contrast may be needed in select cases.
- IV contrast is not used when looking for an enterovesicle fistulae.
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