Practical Guide to 3D-4D Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology

3D ultrasound shows a still image of a foetus, far more detailed than the 2D flat grey scale imaging. 4D ultrasound is more advanced, showing a moving image, allowing obstetricians to evaluate foetal well-being. It is also used by gynaecologists to examine uterine anomalies.

This book is a practical guide to the use of 3D and 4D ultrasound in obstetrics and gynaecology.

Divided into three sections, the text begins with an introduction to ultrasound, its working and application, its function, software, and volume calculation tools.

Section Two covers clinical applications of volume ultrasound in obstetrics, explaining its use during the first trimester, for foetal abnormalities, for functional assessment of foetal brain development, and in labour.

The final section discusses the application of ultrasound in gynaecology, covering uterine abnormalities, adnexal lesions, and in infertility.

The book concludes with an appendix detailing different terms used by different brands.

Key points

• Practical guide to use of 3D and 4D ultrasound in obstetrics and gynaecology
• Provides detailed explanation of ultrasound working, function and software
• Covers different uses of ultrasound for foetal monitoring, gynaecological disorders, and infertility
• Highly illustrated with detailed ultrasound images

Section 1: 3D Ultrasound Basics

• What is 3D ultrasound?
• Acquisition and Analysis of the 3D Volume
• Multiplanar Images: What Have These Images Hidden in Them?
• Display of the Acquired Volume
• Volume Calculation Tools

Section 2: Clinical Applications of Volume Ultrasound in Obstetrics

• Role of Volume Ultrasound in First Trimester
• Role of Volume Ultrasound for Fetal Abnormalities
• 4D Ultrasound for Functional Assessment of Fetal Brain Development
• Sono VCAD in Labour

Section 3: Clinical Applications of Volume Ultrasound in Gynecology and Infertility

• Volume Ultrasound for Uterine Abnormalities
• Volume Ultrasound in Adnexal Lesions
• Volume Ultrasound for Assessment and Management of Infertility
• Appendix: Different Terms with Different Brands

Sonal Panchal MD DGO
Ultasound Consultant

Chaitanya Nagori MD DGO
Director

Both at Dr Nagori’s Institute for Infertility and IVF, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India