The current status of three-dimensional ultrasonography in gynaecology.
- Author:
Chiou Li ONG
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Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: Ultrasonography; Imaging, three-dimensional; Gynecology; Mullerian ducts; Intrauterine devices
- MeSH: Gynecology; Imaging, Three-Dimensional; Intrauterine Devices; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Mullerian Ducts; Transducers; Ultrasonography*
- From: Ultrasonography 2016;35(1):13-24
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Ultrasonography (US) is the most recent cross-sectional imaging modality to acquire three-dimensional (3D) capabilities. The reconstruction of volumetric US data for multiplanar display took a significantly longer time to develop in comparison with computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. The current equipment for 3D-US is capable of producing high-resolution images in three different planes, including real-time surface-rendered images. The use of 3D-US in gynaecology was accelerated through the development of the endovaginal volume transducer, which allows the automated acquisition of volumetric US data. Although initially considered an adjunct to two-dimensional US, 3D-US is now the imaging modality of choice for the assessment of Mullerian duct anomalies and the location of intrauterine devices.
