Abdomen and Pelvis: Acute abdomen or suspected abscess

Specific Anatomic Region	Abdomen and Pelvis
Application	Acute abdomen or suspected abscess
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	750-1000 cc of 3% Hypaque over 45 minutes
IV Contrast Volume and Type	120 cc of Omnipaque 350
Injection Rate	2 cc
Scan Delay (sec)	50-60 sec
3D Technique Used	N/A
Comment: -Rectal contrast can be used in select cases.