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.

Keywords

• fetus
• heart
• ultrasound
• three-dimensional examination