Clinical significance of visceral adiposity assessed by computed tomography: A Japanese perspective

Table 1 Parameters used for computed tomography imaging of abdominal fat: Multislice computed tomography

Scan position	Umbilicus. Scan around the level of L4 to avoid the kidney and/or the ilium in view. Take 3-5 slices in comparative scans after weight reduction
Tube voltage	120 kVp
Tube current	Preferred AEC. SD 8-10
Slice thickness	5-10 mm
FOV	Include whole circumference of the abdominal without deficiency
Respiratory phase	Late expiration
Reconstruction conditions	Displaying conditions common for plain CT scan of the abdomen

CT: Computed tomography; AEC: Automatic exposure control; FOV: Field of view.