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Why is water, a negative contrast medium, preferred over iodine or barium-based contrast agents in contrast-enhanced MDCT for pancreatic imaging?
Why is water, a negative contrast medium, preferred over iodine or barium-based contrast agents in contrast-enhanced MDCT for pancreatic imaging?
- Water enhances the visibility of radio-opaque stones in the common bile ducts, whereas iodine or barium-based contrasts mask them.
- Water facilitates volume-rendered reconstructions of peripancreatic vessels without interference, unlike iodine or barium-based contrasts.
- Water aids in evaluating gastric and duodenal wall lesions effectively, unlike iodine or barium-based contrasts.
- All of the above (correct)
What is the primary purpose of having patients drink approximately one liter of water before undergoing contrast-enhanced MDCT for pancreatic imaging?
What is the primary purpose of having patients drink approximately one liter of water before undergoing contrast-enhanced MDCT for pancreatic imaging?
- To reduce radiation exposure during the MDCT scan.
- To facilitate the detection of abnormalities by distending the stomach, duodenum, and jejunum. (correct)
- To improve the patient's hydration and renal function.
- To enhance the contrast of the pancreatic tissue.
During contrast-enhanced MDCT for pancreatic imaging, what is the typical scanning range?
During contrast-enhanced MDCT for pancreatic imaging, what is the typical scanning range?
- From the top of the liver to the bottom of the kidneys.
- From the heart to the pelvis.
- Focused solely on the pancreas.
- From the diaphragm to below the transverse duodenum. (correct)
Why is it important to perform the MDCT scan in a single breath-hold?
Why is it important to perform the MDCT scan in a single breath-hold?
What is a potential drawback of using iodine or barium-based contrast agents (positive contrast) in pancreatic MDCT imaging compared to water (negative contrast)?
What is a potential drawback of using iodine or barium-based contrast agents (positive contrast) in pancreatic MDCT imaging compared to water (negative contrast)?
Which characteristic of water makes it advantageous for evaluating gastric and duodenal wall lesions during MDCT compared to positive contrast agents?
Which characteristic of water makes it advantageous for evaluating gastric and duodenal wall lesions during MDCT compared to positive contrast agents?
In the context of pancreatic MDCT, what does 'volume-rendered reconstruction' primarily help visualize?
In the context of pancreatic MDCT, what does 'volume-rendered reconstruction' primarily help visualize?
A patient undergoing MDCT for pancreatic imaging has a known allergy to iodine. Which contrast preparation would be MOST appropriate?
A patient undergoing MDCT for pancreatic imaging has a known allergy to iodine. Which contrast preparation would be MOST appropriate?
If a patient is suspected of having gallstones in the common bile duct during pancreatic MDCT, why is water preferred over barium or iodine-based contrast?
If a patient is suspected of having gallstones in the common bile duct during pancreatic MDCT, why is water preferred over barium or iodine-based contrast?
A physician reviewing an MDCT scan notes poor distention of the duodenum despite the patient drinking one liter of water. What is a possible next step to improve visualization?
A physician reviewing an MDCT scan notes poor distention of the duodenum despite the patient drinking one liter of water. What is a possible next step to improve visualization?
Flashcards
Water's Role in MDCT
Water's Role in MDCT
Distending the stomach, duodenum, and jejunum with approximately one liter of water before contrast-enhanced MDCT.
MDCT Scan Area
MDCT Scan Area
The scan area in MDCT extends from the diaphragm to below the transverse duodenum, captured in a single breath-hold.
Advantages of Water Contrast
Advantages of Water Contrast
It doesn't interfere with vessel reconstructions, doesn't mask stones, and aids in evaluating gastric/duodenal walls.
Study Notes
- Prior to contrast-enhanced MDCT, patients consume about one liter of water to expand the stomach, duodenum, and jejunum, aiding in the detection of pancreatic abnormalities.
- The scan area spans from the diaphragm to below the transverse duodenum, all within a single breath-hold.
- Water, a negative contrast medium, is favored over iodine or barium-based contrast agents because of several reasons.
- Water does not interfere with volume-rendered reconstructions of vessels around the pancreas.
- Water does not obscure radiopaque stones in the common bile ducts.
- Water assists in assessing gastric and duodenal wall lesions.
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