Three-dimensional ultrasound »spin« examination of the fetal heart
Abstract
Background: We are describing a three-dimensional ultrasound examination of the fetal heart with the »SPIN« technique which has some advantages in comparison with the two-dimensional examination.
Conclusions: The three-dimensional »SPIN« examination enables us to find and present all the typical anatomical features of the fetal heart in the scanned volume.
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