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A Practical Guide to 3D Ultrasound
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A Practical Guide to 3D Ultrasound was conceived with the beginner in mind. The guide summarizes the basics of 3D sonography in a concise manner and serves as a practical reference for daily practice. It is written in easy-to-read language and contains tables summarizing the step-by-step instructions for the techniques presented. Following introduc
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1 | Terminology and Basics |
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the world of volume sonography, a world with added depth that enables you to obtain planes previously unattainable using conventional two-dimensional (2D) sonography. In volume sonography, the concept of the âvoxelâ replaces the âpixel,â where you now have three intersecting orthogonal or perpendicular planes with which you are workingâthe X, Y, and Z planes (Figure 1.1). Where these three planes intersect is the âreference dot,â an identifiable, locatable point of interest that can be defined through its relationship within the three planes. Within any acquired threedimensional (3D) volume is an infinite number of planes, stacked on top of each other, and containing within it all the information needed to analyze that specific area or organ of interest (Figure 1.2). For example, in the first trimester, a volume of the entire fetus may be obtained for analysis at any subsequent point in the future (Abu-Rustum et al. 2012). This volume, if obtained correctly, contains all the planes needed for a full evaluation of the first-trimester fetus (Figure 1.3). This also applies to a volume of the fetal heart that contains within it all the anatomic planes necessary for a complete assessment of the fetal heart and vessels (Abuhamad 2004). Once the volume of data is obtained and stored, it can subsequently be reformatted, post-processed, and displayed interchangeably in the multiplanar (Figure 1.4), surface-rendering mode (Figure 1.5), or in any other mode at any given point in the future.
BASIC CONCEPTS IN THE MULTIPLANAR MODE
1. Marker dot: reference dot
2. Address of the marker dot is determined by the intersection of the X, Y, Z axes (Figure 1.6)
The cornerstone of volume sonography is formed by three main concepts. These are addressed individually in the subsequent chapters.
BASIC CONCEPTS IN VOLUME SONOGRAPHY
1. Volume acquisition
2. Volume manipulation
3. Volume display: multiplanar or rendered
TERMINOLOGY
With volume sonography, there is a new vocabulary to learn (Table 1.1). Some of these terms are generic and others are specific to certain manufacturers. This is why one must become familiar with all the basic terms, their synonyms, and their meanings. It then becomes intuitive as to what is to be used where. The basic concept lies in obtaining what is called a static volume and then visualizing it in the three orthogonal planes in the multiplanar view. If it is subsequently decided to manipulate the volume in order to visualize the image using any of several display modes, this generates the rendered image. This can be surface mode (Figure 1.7), maximal mode (Figure 1.8), minimal mode (Figure 1.9), inversion mode (Figure 1.10), or any combination thereof, to name a few.
ADVANTAGES OF VOLUME SONOGRAPHY
With volume sonography, it is now possible to evaluate planes not previously accessible by 2D ultrasound. In addition, depth perception is now added. The stored volumes are available for educational purposes: they can be utilized for learning anatomy, and they facilitate off-line consultation with experts and over the web. With volume sonography, it is now possible to evaluate such areas as the top of the fetal head, the fetal sutures (Figure 1.11), and the mid-sagittal plane of the fetal head (Figure 1.12). In addition, beam steering allows the visualization of previously unattainable views such as the posterior aspect of structures. As such, the level of a neural tube defect may be localized, and skeletal malformations may be characterized.
Much in terms of fetal behavior can be studied as well by watching fetal movement, awake and sleep cycles, and eyelid movement, all of which further enhance fetal bonding. In gynecologic ultrasound, it is now possible to evaluate the coronal plane of the uterus (Figure 1.13), which enhances sensitivity in the detection of mĂźllerian abnormalities (Bocca et al. 2012; Sakhel et al. 2013). Tumors may be ...
Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- Chapter 1 Terminology and Basics
- Chapter 2 Volume Acquisition
- Chapter 3 Volume Manipulation
- Chapter 4 Volume Display
- Chapter 5 Spatiotemporal Image Correlation
- Chapter 6 3D Tools
- Chapter 7 Clinical Applicability in the First Trimester
- Chapter 8 Clinical Applicability in the Fetal Face
- Chapter 9 Clinical Applicability in the Fetal Central Nervous System
- Chapter 10 Clinical Applicability in the Fetal Skeleton
- Chapter 11 Clinical Applicability in the Fetal Cardiovascular System
- Chapter 12 Clinical Applicability in the Fetal Chest
- Chapter 13 Clinical Applicability in the Fetal Gastrointestinal Tract
- Chapter 14 Clinical Applicability in the Fetal Genitourinary System
- Chapter 15 3D Applications in Obstetrics
- Chapter 16 3D Applications in Gynecology
- Chapter 17 Coding and Entertainment Ultrasound
- References
- Index