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WS11‐02Collaborative management of three‐dimensional ultrasound between medical centers, physicians and patients
Author(s) -
Nelson T. R.,
Pretorius D. H.
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.1469-0705.2000.00009-1-66.x
Subject(s) - medicine , sonographer , radiology , ultrasound , medical physics
To purpose of this project was to evaluate the feasibility of performing off‐line sonographic examinations over the internet using 3DUS data. To accomplish this we performed complete OB, pelvic, cardiac and abdominal studies following AIUM guidelines in 100 patients with 2DUS/3DUS methods including multiple volumes. Physicians performed a ‘virtual re‐scan’ of the patient using 3DUS data that was compared retrospectively to the 2DUS diagnosis. Our overall results showed that both abnormal and normal findings were identified for both 2DUS and 3DUS studies. Outcome depended on sonographer training, image quality and patient motion. There were few false negative/positive results with either 2DUS or 3DUS studies. Proper training was essential to acquire sufficient volumes for a complete study and for complete patient evaluation. In conclusion, off‐line virtual evaluation of patients is feasible using 3DUS data but has different technical requirements for acquisition and review than 2DUS studies. Proper training of sonographers, well defined scanning protocols and acquisition of sufficient volume data are essential to obtain diagnostic studies.