Three dimensional ultrasound: abnormalities of the fetal face in surface and volume rendering mode

Abstract

A new technique of three dimensional ultrasound visualisation in fetal malformation using surface and volume rendering is presented. The equipment consisted of a commercially available ultrasound machine, a built-in graphic workstation, and three dimensional software. Post-processing of data required approximately 10 minutes of calculation. The application of three dimensional ultrasound in complex malformations of the face appears to provide reasonable value for prenatal diagnosis and may become clinically useful in the near future.