Genitourinary Clinical Protocols: Routine Perirectal Abscess Fistula














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

Routine Perirectal Abscess / Fistula

Updated 6/29/2001

Phased array coil centered over lower pelvis/rectum

20 cc of Gadolinium contrast (*)

Sequence	Plane	Comment	Film #
T2 TSE	Ax	High resolution – 512 matrix.-2-4 mm slices through rectum from prostate	2
T2 TSE	Cor	High resolution – 512 matrix. 2-4 mm slices through rectum from prostate	2
T2 TSE	Ax	Non-breath-hold. (from female pelvis) (4mm 0.2 gap) through entire pelvis	2
HASTE	Cor	No fat sat. 5-6mm slices	2
T1 in	Ax	Coverage from aortic bifurcation to symphysis pubis.	2
VIBE pre	Ax	Coverage from aortic bifurcation through rectum	2
VIBE post	Ax	Coverage from aortic bifurcation through rectum 2-measures 60, 180 seconds	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.