Specific Anatomic Region

Bone

Application

Suspected metastases

Author

Fishman EK

Reference Source

Spiral Evaluation of the Musculoskeletal System
(in: Spiral CT: Principles, Techniques and Clinical Applications. Fishman, Jeffrey, eds. 1998)

Scanner Used

Siemens Somatom Plus-4

Injection Rate

N/A

Contrast Volume and Type

N/A

Area Scanned

Generous coverage of area of suspected pathology

Scan Delay

None

Length of Spiral (time)

20-40sec

Slice Thickness

3-5mm

Table Speed/Pitch

3-6mm (usually pitch of 1-1.6)

Reconstruction Interval

2-3mm

3D Technique Used

Volume rendering

Comment: Wide window width/window center may be needed in these cases.(ww 2500 / wl 500)