Naslov
Three-and four-dimensional ultrasonography for the structural and functional evaluation of the fetal face

Autori
Kurjak, Asim ; Azumendi, G. ; Andonotopo, W. ; Salihagić-Kadić, Aida

Izvornik
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (0002-9378) 196 (2007), 1; 16-28

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
three-dimensional ultrasound; four-dimensional ultrasound; fetal face; fetal behavior

Sažetak
Ultrasonographic examination of the fetal face can provide information that may lead to the diagnosis of anomalies in other organs or systems. Thus, the fetal face represents a "diagnostic window" for fetal diseases and syndromes. Three-dimensional ultrasonography (3DUS) improves the evaluation of anatomic fetal facial anomalies over what is possible by 2-dimensional ultrasonography (2DUS). Four-dimensional ultrasonography (4DUS), by adding the temporal component to the examination, allows visualization of facial expressions that might be useful in the study of fetal behavior and maternal-fetal bonding. In this article, we evaluate the potential of 3D/4DUS for the study of structural and functional development of the fetal face.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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