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RESEARCH ARTICLE

3D PD Imaging of Ovarian Pathology— Advantages and Limitation of the Method: How can We Standardize the Results?

Juan Luis Alcázar, Marek Kudla

Keywords : 3D power Doppler ultrasound,vascularity,standardization

Citation Information : Alcázar JL, Kudla M. 3D PD Imaging of Ovarian Pathology— Advantages and Limitation of the Method: How can We Standardize the Results?. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2009; 3 (1):48-54.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10009-1008

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-12-2009

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2009; The Author(s).


Abstract

Three-dimensional Power Doppler ultrasound is a new imaging modality for assessing tissue vascularization, which is being introduced into clinical practice and it is being increasingly used. In the last years a number of papers assessing the role of this method for assessing adnexal masses vascularization have been published. The aim of this work is to address some technical aspects of 3D US, to review critically its current status in clinical practice and to address future perspectives of its use.


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