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Ultrasound Frontiers: 3D Doppler, Automatic Fetal Biometry, Handheld Ultrasound

Ivica Zalud

Keywords : 3D Doppler,automatic fetal biometry,handheld ultrasound

Citation Information : Zalud I. Ultrasound Frontiers: 3D Doppler, Automatic Fetal Biometry, Handheld Ultrasound. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2010; 4 (1):89-96.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10009-1132

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-12-2010

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2010; The Author(s).


Abstract

Objectives

Define 3D Doppler and its potential clinical applications

Describe automatic fetal biometry

Discuss clinical potentials of handheld ultrasound


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