1. Workflow diagram depicting the main steps in scanning with 2D and 3D/4D ultrasound. The scan is always started in 2D and the area of interest is mapped out in 2D. The suitability of the volume acquisition plane is assessed in real time conventional 2D first. The volume is acquired and by default displayed in a user selected or manufacturer default display mode. A quick exploration of the acquired data will ensure the intended image planes are indeed included in the volume and no artifacts are present. Depending on the clinical need, either a qualitative or quantitative analysis will be done, including at times creation of short video sequence. If the processed data are deemed informative and useful for comparison in follow up scans, they are initially saved in the hard drive of the machine, and eventually later transferred to a longer storage option such as a server or DVD disks.
Source: VOLUME SONOGRAPHY: CORE CONCEPTS FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE, Sonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Principles & Practice, 7e
Citation: Fleischer AC, Toy EC, Lee W, Manning FA, Romero RJ. Sonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Principles & Practice, 7e; 2014 Available at: Accessed: October 11, 2017
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