1. Non-contrast phase |
2. Arterial phase |
- An automatic power injector was used - A bolus of 600 mgI/kg of iodine contrast medium was administered at a rate of 3.0–5.0 mL/s for 30 s - The arterial phase was obtained at 10 s after reaching 150 Hounsfield units, with the region of interest being situated on the aorta, at the level of the celiac artery |
3. Delayed phase |
- The delayed phase was obtained at 90 s after administering the iodine contrast medium |