Why is 4D ultrasound important?

With standard 2D ultrasound the physician analyses cross-sections of tissues and organs. 3D ultrasound allows a volumetric display, while 4D ultrasound adds the dimension of movement in real time. In pregnancy this can mean a more realistic display of the baby, movements of the face, limbs and the behaviour of the fetus.

However, 4D ultrasound is not only an emotional moment for parents. In the hands of an experienced physician, an advanced 3D/4D view can be a valuable addition in the assessment of specific anatomical structures, especially when a more detailed view of the face, spine, limbs or other parts of the fetal anatomy is required.

Lyric Architecture – the heart of the new generation of ultrasound: one of the key innovations of the Voluson Expert 22 is Lyric Architecture – an advanced platform for processing ultrasound data. It enables better resolution, better contrast, a more sensitive colour Doppler and faster image processing.

For the patient this means an examination that is more comfortable, more precise and more efficient. For the physician this means more information, better visibility and greater confidence in interpreting the findings. It is particularly important that this kind of technology can also help in more demanding imaging conditions, for example when the position of the fetus, body habitus or other factors make standard ultrasound imaging more difficult.

Advantages for pregnant women

• The Voluson Expert 22 particularly comes into its own in pregnancy monitoring and prenatal diagnostics. The advanced image quality helps in a detailed assessment of fetal anatomy, growth and development, while the 3D/4D capabilities provide parents with an additional experience of bonding with their baby.
  
• At Cito Polyclinic, ultrasound examinations in pregnancy are always carried out professionally, attentively and individually. The technology is important, but its true value emerges only in combination with the experience of a physician who knows what to look for, how to interpret the findings and how to clearly explain the result of the examination to the patient.
  
• The Voluson Expert 22 is used for various examinations during pregnancy, including early ultrasound examinations, monitoring of fetal growth, detailed morphological assessment, anomaly scans, flow assessment and advanced 3D/4D imaging when this is indicated.
  

Although the Voluson Expert 22 is often associated with pregnancy, its value in gynaecology is equally significant. The high image quality can help in the assessment of the uterus, ovaries, endometrium, fibroids, cysts, congenital uterine anomalies and other gynaecological conditions.