Naslov
Prenatal diagnosis: what does four-dimensional ultrasound add?

Autori
Kurjak, Asim ; Veček, Nenad ; Hafner, Tomislav ; Božek, Tomislav ; Funduk-Kurjak, Biserka ; Ujević, Boris

Izvornik
Journal of Perinatal Medicine (0300-5577) 30 (2002); 57-62

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

Ključne riječi
Prenatal diagnosis; four-dimensional ultrasound

Sažetak
Introduction: The key benefit of 4D ultrasound lies in providing real-time 3D images of embryonic or fetal movements. previously limited by technological advancement. Aim: To classify types of first trimester embryonic and fetal movements in normal pregnancies as seen by 4D sonography. Results: Three types of movements can be visualized in the first trimester: gross body between seven and eight weeks, limb movements after ten weeks and complex limb movements after 11 weeks of gestation. Discussion: An alteration from the given pattern of motoric development should be considered as an indication for further investigation. Conclusion: 4D ultrasound enables visualization of more details of the dynamics of small anatomical structures. Therefore, body and limb movements can be visualized a week earlier than with 2D.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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