CT is us- Multidetector CT Protocols

Multidetector CT:
Pelvis:

R/O fistula to bladder

Specific Anatomic Region Pelvis

Application R/O fistula to bladder

Author Fishman EK

Reference Source Personal Communication

Scanner Used Siemens Plus4 Volume Zoom

KV / mAs / Time per Rotation (sec) 140 / 210 / .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

IV Contrast Volume and Type N/A

Injection Rate N/A

Scan Delay (sec) N/A

3D Technique Used N/A

Comment: -In this protocol, rectal contrast (500-750 cc) is used to distend the colon. Diverticulitis is the most common cause of an enterovesicle fistulae. IV contrast is contra-indicated.

Specific Anatomic Region	Pelvis
Application	R/O fistula to bladder
Author	Fishman EK
Reference Source	Personal Communication
Scanner Used	Siemens Plus4 Volume Zoom
KV / mAs / Time per Rotation (sec)	140 / 210 / .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
IV Contrast Volume and Type	N/A
Injection Rate	N/A
Scan Delay (sec)	N/A
3D Technique Used	N/A
Comment: -In this protocol, rectal contrast (500-750 cc) is used to distend the colon. Diverticulitis is the most common cause of an enterovesicle fistulae. IV contrast is contra-indicated.