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- Title
Advanced ultrasound for prenatal interventions.
- Authors
Nawapun, Katika; Phithakwatchara, Nisarat; Jaingam, Suparat; Viboonchart, Sommai; Mongkolchat, Nadda; Wataganara, Tuangsit
- Abstract
Ultrasound is an integral part of prenatal interventions. Doppler studies and 3-dimensional ultrasound (3DUS) are frequently used to determine whether fetal surgery is required. The operator's experience remains crucial for reducing procedure-related morbidity. Real-time 3DUS (or 4DUS) can simultaneously display the needle tip in three orthogonal planes, providing reassurance that no fetal parts are in the path. In experienced hands, 4DUS guidance may not be more effective than B-mode, but its value for less-experienced operators remains to be determined. Recent developments in needle, shunt, and video endoscopic technologies may compliment the use of image-guided in utero procedures. Future developments of higherdimensional transducers and image software may improve the utility of ultrasound for invasive obstetric interventions.
- Subjects
FETAL surgery; DOPPLER ultrasonography; ENDOSCOPY
- Publication
Ultrasonography, 2018, Vol 37, Issue 3, p200
- ISSN
2288-5919
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.14366/usg.18011