Specific Anatomic Region

Liver

Application

Liver transplant evaluation

Author

Smith P et al

Reference Source

J Comput Assist Tomogr (in press)

Scanner Used

Siemens Somatom Plus-4

Injection Rate

3cc/sec

Contrast Volume and Type

150

Area Scanned

From just above dome of liver to inferior margin of liver

Scan Delay

30sec / 60-70sec

Length of Spiral (time)

30-35sec dual spiral

Slice Thickness

3mm

Table Speed/Pitch

5-6mm/sec

Reconstruction Interval

Every 1mm for arterial phase and every 3mm for venous phase

3D Technique Used

Volume rendering

Comment: Dual phase scanning provides evaluation of the liver parenchyma, arterial supply and venous anatomy.