This white paper presents a comparative evaluation of Samsung’s Fully Automated 5D CNS+™ versus Semi-automated 5D CNS+™ in fetal brain ultrasound. Conducted at the University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein, the study involved 51 three-dimensional ultrasound volumes of second- and third-trimester fetuses with structurally normal brains.
The research aimed to assess the accuracy, efficiency, and operator dependency of the two systems in detecting standardized planes essential for fetal neurosonography. Both tools are embedded in Samsung Medison’s HERA W10 ultrasound machine.
Key findings revealed that Fully Automated 5D CNS+™ significantly reduced examination time, generating a complete nine-plane neurosonogram template in under 12 seconds. Unlike the semi-automated system, which required manual alignment and seed placement, the fully automated version utilized advanced segmentation and plane-navigation algorithms, eliminating the need for operator intervention.
Additionally, the fully automated system showed higher inter-operator reproducibility (ICC 0.818 vs. 0.614) and fewer manual corrections across examiners with varying levels of expertise. This supports the system’s ability to provide accurate, standardized imaging regardless of user experience.
The white paper concludes that Fully Automated 5D CNS+™ enhances fetal brain ultrasound by delivering reliable diagnostic images efficiently, reducing operator dependency, and supporting the early detection of CNS abnormalities in fetal neurosonography.
For practical guidance on using 5D CNS+™ with the HERA W10 system, refer to the 5D CNS+™ Workflow Guide.
