Genitourinary Clinical Protocols: Routine Bladder














New York University School of Medicine Department of Radiology
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Genitourinary Clinical Protocols

Routine Bladder

Updated 6/12/2001

Phased array coil centered over pelvis.

Weight based Gadolinium contrast (*), 15cc if pt is less than 180 pounds; otherwise 20cc Gd

Run sequences in the order listed.

Sequence	Plane	Comment	Film #
T2 TSE	Sag	Non-breath-hold. (from female pelvis) (4mm 0.2 gap)	2
T2 TSE	Ax	Non-breath-hold. (from female pelvis) (4mm 0.2 gap)	2
T1 in	Ax	Coverage, bifurcation to pubic symphysis.	2
HASTE	Cor	Thru kidneys. Use body coil if necessary.	2
VIBE	Ax	Small FOV. Try for 2 mm thickness.	2
VIBE	Ax	Scan delay = 45 sec. 2 measures (0 and 180 sec).	1,2

(*) The use of gadolinium contrast material for these applications represents off-label usage in the U.S. Outside the U.S., please consult your country's regulations for local guidelines.

NOTE: These protocols apply to Siemens Symphony (with Quantum gradients) and Sonata systems. While they reflect the protocols used at NYU Medical Center, NYU is not responsible for their application elsewhere.