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R/O fistula to bladder

Specific Anatomic Region

Pelvis

Application

R/O fistula to bladder

Author

Fishman EK

Reference Source

Personal communication

Scanner Used

Siemens Somatom Plus-4

Injection Rate

None used

Contrast Volume and Type

None used

Area Scanned

From iliac crest to symphysis pubis

Scan Delay

None

Length of Spiral (time)

30sec

Slice Thickness

5mm

Table Speed/Pitch

5mm/sec

Reconstruction Interval

5mm

3D Technique Used

None

Comment: Rectal contrast is critical in these cases. IV contrast should not be used in these cases.

1A 1B Case 1: colovesicle fistulae due to diverticulitis

2A 2B Case 2: colovesicle fistulae due to cryptosporidiosis (AIDS patient)
2C 2D

3A 3B Case 3: colovesicle fistulae due to diverticulitis
3C

4A 4B Case 4: colovesicle fistulae due to carcinoma
4C