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ArticlePediatric radiology2024

Can 3-dimensional cranial ultrasound be used to successfully reconstruct a 2-dimensional image without compromising on image quality in a neonatal population?

Rachel M Roberts, João Alves Rosa, Siân Curtis, Adam P R Smith-Collins, Martin Kidd, Savvas Andronikou

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Article in Pediatric radiology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors at 6 institutions in 3 countries.

Rachel M RobertsDepartment of Neuroradiology, West Wing Level 1, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU, UK. Rachel.roberts@ouh.nhs.uk.ORCID 0000-0003-2515-3751
João Alves RosaNeuroradiology Department, Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-6912-9318
Siân CurtisDepartment of Medical Physics & Bioengineering, St Michael's Hospital, Southwell Street, Bristol, UK.
Adam P R Smith-CollinsRegional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, St Michael's Hospital, Southwell Street, Bristol, UK.
Martin KiddCentre for Statistical Consultation, Department of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Savvas AndronikouDepartment of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-1015-9790
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · USJohn Radcliffe Hospital · GBNorth Bristol NHS Trust · GBStellenbosch University · ZASt Michael's Hospital · GBUniversity of Bristol · GB

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCranial ultrasound is frequently performed in neonatal intensive care units and acquiring 2-dimensional (D) images requires significant training. Three-D ultrasound images can be acquired semi-automatically.

objectiveThis proof-of-concept study aimed to demonstrate that 3-D study image quality compares well with 2-D. If this is successful, 3-D images could be acquired in remote areas and read remotely by experts. MATERIALS AND

methodsThis was a prospective study of 20 neonates, who underwent both routine 2-D and 3-D cranial ultrasounds. Images were reconstructed into standard views extracted from the 3-D volume and evaluated by three radiologists blinded to the acquisition method. The radiologists assessed for the presence of anatomical landmarks and overall image quality.

resultsMore anatomical structures were identified in the 3-D studies (P<0.01). There was a trend that 3-D ultrasound demonstrated better image quality in the coronal plane, and 2-D in the sagittal plane, only reaching statistical significance for two coronal views and two sagittal views.

conclusionOverall, this study has demonstrated that 3-D cranial ultrasound performs similarly to 2-D and could be implemented into neonatal practice.

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Imaging, Three-DimensionalEchoencephalographyFemaleHumansInfant, NewbornIntensive Care Units, NeonatalMaleProof of Concept StudyProspective StudiesBrainImaging, three-dimensionalIntensive care units, neonatalNeonateUltrasonography

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PMID38413468
PMCPMC11056333
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