title: Three-dimensional ultrasonography in gynecology: technical aspects and clinical applications.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this work was to review the technical aspects and clinical applications of three-dimensional ultrasonography in gynecologic imaging.
  
  
  METHODS
  With the use of a computerized database (MEDLINE), articles on three-dimensional ultrasonography were reviewed. Other pertinent references were obtained from the references cited in these articles. In addition, we reviewed our own clinical experience over the past 7 years.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Numerous applications of three-dimensional ultrasonography have been reported, including imaging of the uterus, the endometrial cavity, adnexa, and the pelvic floor and color and power Doppler applications. The accuracy of volume calculations and the networking opportunities with three-dimensional ultrasonography have also been reported. Technical problems and limitations of this technique are summarized.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Three-dimensional ultrasonography has proved to be a useful imaging tool for clinical problem solving in gynecology, especially in imaging the uterus and uterine cavity.
authors: Department of Radiology, Division of Ultrasound, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107, USA.
authors: George
authors: G
authors: Bega
authors: Anna S
authors: AS
authors: Lev-Toaff
authors: Patrick
authors: P
authors: O'Kane
authors: Eduardo
authors: E
authors: Becker
authors: Alfred B
authors: AB
authors: Kurtz
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods*