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Specific Anatomic Region |
Pelvis |
|
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 Plus4 Volume Zoom |
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KV / mAs / Time per Rotation (sec) |
140 / 210 / .5 |
|
Detector Collimation (mm) |
2.5 |
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Slice Thickness (mm) |
5 |
|
Data Reconstruction Interval (mm) |
5 |
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Table Speed (mm per rotation) / Pitch |
12.5 / 5 |
|
Oral Contrast |
750-1000 cc of 3% Hypaque
|
|
IV Contrast Volume and Type |
N/A
|
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Injection Rate |
N/A |
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Scan Delay (sec) |
N/A |
|
3D Technique Used |
N/A |
|
Comment: -In this protocol, rectal contrast (500-750 cc) is used to distend the colon. Diverticulitis is the most common cause of an enterovesicle fistulae. IV contrast is contra-indicated. |
