page_title: Computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis
section_title: Conclusion
hierarchical_section_title: Computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis / Conclusion
caption_attribution_description: English: edit Computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis, performed as a contrast CT, here presented as a volume rendering, specifying the scan range and field of view (FOV). It shows normal anatomy, with no injuries. The subject is a 21 year old male who had blunt trauma to the upper abdomen during motocross. Without annotations With box With box and textVector (.svg) version is available Reference for scan range and field of view terminology: Page 41 in: M. A. Hayat (2007) Cancer Imaging: Instrumentation and Applications, Volume 2, Academic Press ISBN&#58; 9780080553764.&#32;
context_page_description: Computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis is an application of computed tomography and is a sensitive method for diagnosis of abdominal diseases. It is used frequently to determine stage of cancer and to follow progress. It is also a useful test to investigate acute abdominal pain. Renal stones, appendicitis, pancreatitis, diverticulitis, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and bowel obstruction are conditions that are readily diagnosed and assessed with CT. CT is also the first line for detecting solid organ injury after trauma.
context_section_description: Multiphase CT examinations are very important for the detection and characterization of certain clinical conditions, but should not be generalized for every patient undergoing CT of the abdomen and pelvis. A recent survey demonstrated that many physicians are routinely performing multiphase CT for the majority of patients in an attempt to prospectively characterize potential lesions detected during the scan. However, unindicated multiphase CT examinations are an important source of medical radiation that does not contribute to the care of patients. Adherence to published standards such as the ACR appropriateness criteria can both decrease medical radiation and optimize imaging for the specific clinical indication.
caption: Volume rendering of an abdominal CT.
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