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P129The sonographic appearance of fetal micrognathia using a novel three‐dimensional ultrasound system
Author(s) -
Malinger G.,
LermanSagie T.,
Gomel A.,
Glezerman M.
Publication year - 2000
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 - 10.1046/j.1469-0705.2000.00004-1-128.x
Subject(s) - medicine , ultrasound , segmentation , rendering (computer graphics) , feature (linguistics) , fetus , radiology , 3d ultrasound , artificial intelligence , computer vision , computer science , pregnancy , linguistics , philosophy , genetics , biology
Background Fetal micrognathia is difficult to diagnose using conventional ultrasound and three‐dimensional surface rendering may provide additional information when available. We present two fetuses with micrognathia in whom this technique helped in the diagnosis. Method Three‐dimensional ultrasound examination was performed with an add‐on unit that fits any existing conventional ultrasound machine. The system contains a unique positional sensor and extremely powerful segmentation feature that allows to remove obscuring objects from the region of interest (BabyFace, Biomedicom, Jerusalem, Israel). In both fetuses the diagnosis was suspected during conventional ultrasound examination. Results Good three‐dimensional images of both fetuses were obtained at the first acquisition intent and provided additional information about the severity of the anomaly. Conclusion We present a novel 3D ultrasound system, which is user friendly and cost‐efficient. Its compatibility as an add‐on to existing us equipment allows for immediate upgrades and increases diagnostic options in fetal imaging.