Specific Anatomic Region	Appendix, Cecum
Application	R/O appendicitis
Author	Fishman EK
Reference Source	Personal Communication
Scanner Used	Siemens Somatom Plus4
Injection Rate	2-3cc/sec
Contrast Volume and Type	120ml Omnipaque-350
Area Scanned	Diaphragm to symphysis
Scan Delay	30 sec
Length of Spiral (time)	35-40 sec
Slice Thickness	5mm
Table Speed/Pitch	8mm/sec
Reconstruction Interval	3-5mm
3D Technique Used	None
Comment: There are many ways to evaluate the appendix. We always use IV contrast but never use rectal contrast. We either use 750-1000 cc of oral Hypaque or just give 750-1000 cc of water. Water works well if the plain x-ray or topogram suggests a small bowel obstruction.