In this dual case study, Profs. Christoph Lees and Andrea Dall’Asta demonstrate how Samsung’s advanced rendering technologies—CrystalVue™ and RealisticVue™—enhance fetal 3D ultrasound imaging. Focusing on three critical anatomical areas (the spine, fetal face, and pulmonary lesions such as CPAM), they explain the technical benefits of combining these tools for clearer, more clinically useful images.
The presentation begins with a case involving fetal growth restriction, used to illustrate how thin-slice volume acquisition and multiplanar reconstruction with CrystalVue™ can optimize brain and skull evaluation. In a second case, RealisticVue™ is used to visualize the fetal spine in exquisite detail, allowing for better orientation and detection of spinal anomalies.
A third example demonstrates the power of 3D rendering for identifying facial clefts, with Profs. Lees and Dall’Asta walking through orientation techniques, rendering adjustments, and slice selection to achieve the most informative image. They highlight the educational value of post-processing volumes, allowing for deeper anatomical analysis and improved diagnostic accuracy.
The case study emphasizes that combining CrystalVue™ and RealisticVue™ not only improves image clarity but also aids interdisciplinary communication and patient counseling. It showcases real-world settings where fetal anomalies are better understood through enhanced 3D visualization, reinforcing the importance of volume rendering in modern prenatal care.
For hands-on tips, explore the Quick Guide to RealisticVue™ and the Quick Guide to CrystalVue™ and CrystalVue Flow™.
