R/O splenic infarct

Specific Anatomic Region	Spleen
Application	R/O splenic infarct
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)	3
Table Speed (mm per rotation) / Pitch	12.5 / 5
Oral Contrast	750 cc of water
IV Contrast Volume and Type	100-120 cc
Injection Rate	2-3 cc
Scan Delay (sec)	50-60 sec
3D Technique Used	N/A
Comment: -Delayed phase images are ideal, so that the splenic flow artifacts are not a problem.