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.