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- Title
An algorithm based on OmniView technology to reconstruct sagittal and coronal planes of the fetal brain from volume datasets acquired by three-dimensional ultrasound.
- Authors
Rizzo, G.; Capponi, A.; Pietrolucci, M. E.; Capece, A.; Aiello, E.; Mammarella, S.; Arduini, D.
- Abstract
Objective To describe a novel algorithm, based on the new display technology 'OmniView', developed to visualize diagnostic sagittal and coronal planes of the fetal brain from volumes obtained by three-dimensional (3D) ultrasonography. Methods We developed an algorithm to image standard neurosonographic planes by drawing dissecting lines through the axial transventricular view of 3D volume datasets acquired transabdominally. The algorithm was tested on 106 normal fetuses at 18-24 weeks of gestation and the visualization rates of brain diagnostic planes were evaluated by two independent reviewers. The algorithm was also applied to nine cases with proven brain defects. Results The two reviewers, using the algorithm on normal fetuses, found satisfactory images with visualization rates ranging between 71.7% and 96.2% for sagittal planes and between 76.4% and 90.6% for coronal planes. The agreement rate between the two reviewers, as expressed by Cohen's kappa coefficient, was > 0.93 for sagittal planes and > 0.89 for coronal planes. All nine abnormal volumes were identified by a single observer from among a series including normal brains, and eight of these nine cases were diagnosed correctly. Conclusions This novel algorithm can be used to visualize standard sagittal and coronal planes in the fetal brain. This approach may simplify the examination of the fetal brain and reduce dependency of success on operator skill. Copyright © 2011 ISUOG. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
- Subjects
MEDICAL imaging systems; THREE-dimensional imaging; ALGORITHMS; FETAL brain; FETOSCOPY; ULTRASONIC imaging; SAGITTAL curve; CORPUS callosum
- Publication
Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2011, Vol 38, Issue 2, p158
- ISSN
0960-7692
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/uog.8959