Specific Anatomic Region

Liver

Application

Evaluate liver for metastasis following cryosurgery

Author

Kuszyk B, Fishman EK

Reference Source

Radiology 2000 Nov;217(2)477-486

Scanner Used

Siemens Somatom Plus 4

Injection Rate

3cc/sec

Contrast Volume and Type

120-150cc of Omnipaque 350

Area Scanned

From dome of liver to just below the inferior border of the liver

Scan Delay

30sec / 60-70sec

Length of Spiral (time)

30-40sec

Slice Thickness

3mm for arterial phase 5mm for portal venous phase

Table Speed/Pitch

5mm/sec or a pitch of 1.6

Reconstruction Interval

3mm for arterial phase 5mm for portal venous phase

3D Technique Used

Volume rendering

Comment: The protocol is under investigation to see whether we can be more accurate in detecting tumor recurrence or response following cryosurgery.