Specific Anatomic Region

Pelvis

Application

Cervical cancer

Author

Fishman EK

Reference Source

Personal communication

Scanner Used

Siemens Somatom Plus 4

Injection Rate

2ml/sec

Contrast Volume and Type

110-120ml of Omnipaque-350

Area Scanned

From symphysis pubis through iliac crest followed by scans through the diaphragm

Scan Delay

50sec

Length of Spiral (time)

30sec followed by a second spiral

Slice Thickness

3-5mm

Table Speed/Pitch

3-5mm/sec

Reconstruction Interval

3-5mm

3D Technique Used

None routinely needed