MDCT PROTOCOLS

Pelvis

Evaluate ovarian mass/cancer Printer-ready protocol

Specific Anatomic Region Pelvis
Application Evaluate ovarian mass/cancer
Author Fishman EK
Reference Source Personal Communication
Scanner Used Siemens Plus4 Volume Zoom
KV / mAs / Time per Rotation (sec) 120 / 165 / .5
Detector Collimation (mm) 2.5
Slice Thickness (mm) 5
Data Reconstruction Interval (mm) 5
Table Speed (mm per rotation) / Pitch 12.5 / 5
Oral Contrast 750-100 cc of 3% Hypaque
IV Contrast Volume and Type 120 cc of Omnipaque 350
Injection Rate 2-3 cc / sec
Scan Delay (sec) 50 sec
3D Technique Used N/A

Comments:

  • Rectal contrast may be helpful in select cases, especially if the oral contrast was not given early enough.
  • We are now doing dual phase studies (arterial venous phases) to try to determine more accurately the extent of disease.