Superior mesenteric vein: Vascular map & patency

Specific Anatomic Region	Superior mesenteric vein
Application	Vascular map and patency
Author	Fishman EK
Reference Source	Personal Communication
Scanner Used	Siemens Plus4 Volume Zoom
KV / mAs / Time per Rotation (sec)	120 / 125 / .5
Detector Collimation (mm)	1
Slice Thickness (mm)	1.25
Data Reconstruction Interval (mm)	1
Table Speed (mm per rotation) / Pitch	6 / 6
Oral Contrast	750 cc of water
IV Contrast Volume and Type	120 cc of Omnipaque 350
Injection Rate	3 cc / sec
Scan Delay (sec)	50-60 sec
3D Technique Used	Volume rendering
Comment: -This portal phase study is ideal for evaluation of the portal vein or SMV.