OmniView algorithm: a novel 3-dimensional sonographic technique in the study of the fetal hard and soft palates.
The purpose of this pictorial essay is to report on the application of OmniView (GE Healthcare, Zipf, Austria), new 3-dimensional sonographic software, and its application in the prenatal sonographic study of the fetal hard and soft palates. We will show that this novel technique is easy and feasible, requires a limited learning curve, and provides correct volume interrogation of the region of interest. The OmniView algorithm may be useful in training programs, and volume data sets can be interpreted by experts in remote sites. Future prospective studies with consecutive patients will be necessary to evaluate whether the routine application of OmniView will increase the prenatal diagnosis of facial clefting, especially those with isolated palate defects.
Prenatal Diagnostic Service, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale di Reggio Emilia, Guastalla Civil Hospital, Via Donatori Sangue 2, 42016 Guastalla, Italy. tonni.gabriele@ausl.re.it
Gabriele
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Tonni
Mario
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Lituania
D000465:Algorithms; D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D021362:Palate, Hard / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000196:embryology; D010160:Palate, Soft / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000196:embryology; D011247:Pregnancy; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D012984:Software; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal / Q000379:methods*