Bladder/prostate/testicles
| Indication | Brief description | Slice thickness and reconstruction kernel | Further details of contrast timing/explanation of what the radiographers do | Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bladder cancer Some cases we’ll want an IVU? |
CT chest, abdomen & pelvis (contrast) Additional 400 ml of water immediately prior to scanning, full bladder essential, clamp catheter if present |
1.5 mm B30f, 1.2 mm increment. |
65 seconds |
CT CAP + c Pre CAP IVU
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Bladder cancer surveillance Why the difference to above? |
CT IVU |
1.5 mm B30f, 1.2 mm increment. |
Pre, bolus 5 minutes before, repeat bolus and 90 second scan |
CT IVU -no CTCAP
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Prostate cancer |
CT chest, abdomen & pelvis (contrast) |
1.5 mm B30f, 1.2 mm increment. |
65 seconds |
CT CAP + c
|
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Testicular cancer initial scan |
CT chest and abdomen (contrast) |
1.5 mm B30f, 1.2 mm increment. |
65 seconds |
CT chest and abdo + c
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Testicular Cancer Follow up scan |
CT abdomen + contrast |
1.5 mm B30f, 1.2 mm increment. |
65 seconds |
CT abdo + c
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Ureteric injury |
CT IVU |
1.5 mm B30f, 1.2 mm increment. |
CT IVU as above |
CT IVU |