CT ABDOMEN-PANCREAS PROTOCOL

Application: Reason for Exam

Known pancreatic mass or cyst, epigastric pain radiating to back, weight loss, painless jaundice

Scan Range

1) Without Contrast - From diaphragm through top of SI joints

2) Arterial Phase - From diaphragm through top of SI joints

3) Venous Phase - From diaphragm through top of SI joints

Detector Collimation (mm)

0.5mm x 80

Slice Thickness (mm)

3mm

Data Reconstruction Interval (mm)

3mm

IV Contrast Volume

100cc-125cc Isovue 370 or equivalent

Injection Rate

3cc-5cc/sec Prefer 4

Scan Delay (sec.) or Sure Start

Non-contrast first with 30 sec delay for arterial phase, 80 sec delay for venous phase.

Oral Contrast

Give patient 8-12 oz of water just prior to scan

3D/Reformat Technique

Coronal 4mm x 4mm

Phase of Respiration

Full inspiration

CTDI Threshold

35

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