CT Urogram — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Triple-phase CT (non-contrast + nephrographic + excretory) optimized for evaluation of hematuria — covers renal parenchyma, the entire urothelium from…
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CTA Abdomen/Pelvis (Mesenteric / Aorta / Iliac) — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Arterial-phase CT angiography of the abdominal aorta and iliac/femoral runoff. First-line for AAA surveillance, dissection, mesenteric ischemia, GI bleed…
CT Colonography (Virtual Colonoscopy) — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Low-dose, dual-position (supine + prone or decubitus) non-contrast CT of the gas-distended colon for colorectal cancer screening, polyp surveillance, or…
CT Enterography — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
IV-contrast CT of the abdomen and pelvis with large-volume neutral oral contrast (Volumen) to distend the small bowel for evaluation of mucosal disease…
CT Pancreas (Dual-Phase) — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Multiphase contrast-enhanced CT of the pancreas with pancreatic parenchymal phase (40 sec) and portal venous phase (70 sec). Used for pancreatic mass…
CT Triphasic Liver (HCC Protocol) — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Multiphase contrast-enhanced CT of the liver designed to characterize hepatocellular carcinoma using LI-RADS criteria. Captures arterial, portal venous,…
CT Abdomen/Pelvis Without Contrast (Renal Stone) — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Low-dose non-contrast CT abdomen and pelvis to detect urinary tract calculi. The first-line study for acute flank pain with suspected urolithiasis….
CT Abdomen/Pelvis with IV Contrast — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
The workhorse single-phase IV-contrast CT of the abdomen and pelvis acquired in the portal venous phase (~70 sec post-injection). Used for the broadest…
CT Cardiac Function and Morphology — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Retrospectively ECG-gated cardiac CT acquired across the entire cardiac cycle to evaluate ventricular function, wall motion, valvular morphology, and…
CT TAVR Planning — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Comprehensive ECG-gated multiphase CT for transcatheter aortic valve replacement planning — annular sizing, peripheral access route, coronary heights, and…