A novel algorithm for comprehensive fetal echocardiography using 4-dimensional ultrasonography and tomographic imaging.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Tomographic ultrasound imaging (TUI) is a new display modality that allows simultaneous visualization of up to 8 parallel anatomic planes. This study was designed to determine the role of a novel algorithm combining spatiotemporal image correlation and TUI to visualize standard fetal echocardiographic planes.

Methods

Volume data sets from fetuses with and without congenital heart defects (CHDs) were examined with a novel algorithm that allows simultaneous visualization of the 3-vessel and trachea view, the 4-chamber view, and outflow tracts. Visualization rates for these planes as well as the ductal arch and 5-chamber view were calculated.

Results

(1) Two hundred twenty-seven volume data sets from fetuses without (n = 138) and with (n = 14) CHDs were reviewe

SUBMITTER: Espinoza J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1800884 | biostudies-literature | 2006 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature