Pelvis
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Specific Anatomic Region |
Pelvis |
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Application |
R/O fistula to bladder |
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Author |
Fishman EK |
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Reference Source |
Personal communication |
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Scanner Used |
Siemens Somatom Plus-4 |
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Injection Rate |
None used |
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Contrast Volume and Type |
None used |
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Area Scanned |
From iliac crest to symphysis pubis |
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Scan Delay |
None |
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Length of Spiral (time) |
30sec |
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Slice Thickness |
5mm |
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Table Speed/Pitch |
5mm/sec |
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Reconstruction Interval |
5mm |
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3D Technique Used |
None |
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Comment: Rectal contrast is critical in these cases. IV contrast should not be used in these cases. |
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Case 1: colovesicle fistulae due to diverticulitis |
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Case 2: colovesicle fistulae due to cryptosporidiosis (AIDS patient) |
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Case 3: colovesicle fistulae due to diverticulitis |
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Case 4: colovesicle fistulae due to carcinoma |
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