Specific Anatomic Region

Appendix, Cecum

Application

R/O appendicitis

Author

Rao PM, et al.

Reference Source

Radiology 1997; 202:139-144

Scanner Used

GE HiSpeed Advantage

Injection Rate

No IV contrast used

Contrast Volume and Type

750ml oral contrast; 300-1000ml rectal contrast

Area Scanned

15cm area centered 3cm above the tip of the cecum on the scout view.

Scan Delay

None 30min delay between oral contrast and CT scan

Length of Spiral (time)

30sec

Slice Thickness

5mm

Table Speed/Pitch

5mm/sec or a pitch of 1

Reconstruction Interval

5mm

3D Technique Used

None

Comment: This is truly a focused appendiceal exam.