3-dimensional reconstruction of ultrasound images of the uterine cavity.
We report our experience of 3-dimensional (3-D) reconstruction of ultrasound images of the uterine cavity. This is the first time that mapping of the contours of the uterine cavity with 3-D reconstruction has been achieved using standard clinical equipment for image acquisition. Ultrasound contrast hysterography was performed on 10 patients using both negative and positive intrauterine contrast media. 3-D image acquisition was performed during uterine cavity distension. The manipulation of the 3-D data sets is described and examples are shown. We believe that in some circumstances 3-D reconstructed images may be easier to interpret than 2-dimensional ultrasound images. We anticipate that this new technique will have a role in the preoperative assessment of uterine fibroids and endometrial polyps.
Balen
F G
FG
Department of Radiology, Middlesex Hospital, London, UK.
Allen
C M
CM
Gardener
J E
JE
Siddle
N C
NC
Lees
W R
WR
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014599:Uterus / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology