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3D and 4D ultrasound in fetal cardiac scanning: a new look at the fetal heart
Author(s) -
Yagel S.,
Cohen S. M.,
Shapiro I.,
Valsky D. V.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1002/uog.3912
Subject(s) - medicine , fetus , 3d ultrasound , ultrasound , fetal echocardiography , cardiac ultrasound , fetal heart , witness , radiology , pregnancy , cardiology , prenatal diagnosis , genetics , computer science , biology , programming language
Abstract Over the last decade we have been witness to a burgeoning literature on three‐dimensional (3D) and four‐dimensional (4D) ultrasound‐based studies of the fetal cardiovascular system. Recent advances in the technology of 3D/4D ultrasound systems allow almost real‐time 3D/4D fetal heart scans. It appears that 3D/4D ultrasound in fetal echocardiography may make a significant contribution to interdisciplinary management team consultation, health delivery systems, parental counseling, and professional training. Our aim is to review the state of the art in 3D/4D fetal echocardiography through the literature and index cases of normal and anomalous fetal hearts. Copyright © 2007 ISUOG. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.