
Abdomen
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•Do not administer oral contrast medium, as this impairs the editing of MIP/SSD/VRT images. Use water instead if necessary.
•Water, rather than positive oral contrast agents should be used. Give the last cup of 200 ml just prior to positioning the patient. To ensure adequate filling of the duodenal loop, lay the patient on the right side for 5 minutes before performing the topogram.
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•For pancreatic studies, the arterial phase acquisition can be acquired later with a start delay of
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