Open AccessThree-dimensional Sonoembryology
Author(s) -
Guillermo Azumendi
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
donald school journal of ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.162
H-Index - 16
eISSN - 0975-1912
pISSN - 0973-614X
DOI - 10.5005/jp-journals-10009-1059
Subject(s) - ultrasound , 3d ultrasound , embryo , fetus , normality , visualization , embryogenesis , anatomy , medicine , pathology , radiology , biology , pregnancy , computer science , microbiology and biotechnology , artificial intelligence , genetics , psychiatry
Three-dimensional ultrasound is advantageous in studying normal embryonic and fetal development, as well as providing information for families at risk for specific congenital anomalies by confirming normality. The introduction of highfrequency transvaginal transducers has resulted in remarkable progress in ultrasonographic visualization of early embryos and fetuses. Three-dimensional ultrasound imaging in vivo compliments pathologic and histologic evaluation of the developing embryo, giving rise to a new term: 3D sonoembryology.