Abdominal aorta: Evaluate AAA following stent repair

Specific Anatomic Region	Abdominal aorta
Application	Evaluate AAA following stent repair
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 or 1
Slice Thickness (mm)	3 or 1.25
Data Reconstruction Interval (mm)	2 or 1
Table Speed (mm per rotation) / Pitch	12.5 / 5 or 6/6
Oral Contrast	750 cc of water
IV Contrast Volume and Type	100-120 cc of Omnipaque 350
Injection Rate	3 cc / sec
Scan Delay (sec)	25-30 sec
3D Technique Used	Volume rendering
Comment: -Protocols for certain stents require a non-contrast and delayed phase study, to look for subtle leaks from the graft.