Specific Anatomic Region

S/C Joint

Application

R/O infection, osteomyelitis

Author

Fishman EK

Reference Source

Spiral Evaluation of the Musculoskeletal System
(in: Spiral CT: Principles, Techniques and Clinical Applications. Fishman, Jeffrey, eds. 1998)

Scanner Used

Siemens Somatom Plus 4

Injection Rate

2ml/sec

Contrast Volume and Type

100cc of Omnipaque 350

Area Scanned

From above S/C joint to mid-chest

Scan Delay

30sec

Length of Spiral (time)

30sec

Slice Thickness

3mm

Table Speed/Pitch

3mm/sec

Reconstruction Interval

2-3mm

3D Technique Used

Volume rendering

Comment: IV contrast is useful in defining the true extent of muscle inflammation as well as any retrosternal abscess extension. Jugular vein thrombosis may also be seen.