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Specific Anatomic Region |
Common bile duct |
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Application |
Detection of choledocholithiasis |
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Author |
Fishman EK |
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Reference Source |
Personal Communication |
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Scanner Used |
Siemens Plus4 Volume Zoom |
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KV / mAs / Time per Rotation (sec) |
120 / 165 / .5 |
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Detector Collimation (mm) |
2.5 |
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Slice Thickness (mm) |
3 |
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Data Reconstruction Interval (mm) |
1-2 |
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Table Speed (mm per rotation) / Pitch |
12.5 / 5 |
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Oral Contrast |
750 cc of water |
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IV Contrast Volume and Type |
N/A
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Injection Rate |
N/A |
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Scan Delay (sec) |
N/A |
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3D Technique Used |
N/A |
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Comment: -This protocol is a very focused exam. Some articles have suggested using a biliary contrast agent, and then generate 3D images of the biliary tree. |
