3D Ultrasound in Fetal Spina Bifida

Zusammenfassung

3-D-Ultraschall eignet sich zur Untersuchung der fetalen Wirbelsäule, aber der „Skelettmodus” kann uneindeutig sein. Wir illustrieren dies mittels 2-D- und 3-D-Ansichten und Videos.

Abstract

3D ultrasound can be used to study the fetal spine, but skeletal mode can be inconclusive for the diagnosis of fetal spina bifida. We illustrate a diagnostic approach using 2D and 3D ultrasound and indicate possible pitfalls.

Key words

CNS - skull - brain - 3-D ultrasound - skeletal axial

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