Ultrasonic imaging is now a viable alternative thanks to recent technology improvements. Following the FDA's endorsement of 3-Dimensional Ultrasound (3DUS) in 1997, there has been a surge in interest in reaping its benefits. Because of recent technological advances in image processing, ultrasound has been upgraded to the next generation. Until recently, the processing speeds of 3D ultrasound devices were too slow to give any practical time benefit. Recent developments in motion estimation and picture registration algorithms have enabled the removal of position sensor devices from the 3D data collection process. The purpose of this paper is to offer a quick overview of 3DUS, as well as a discussion of the method's key advantages, limitations, and frequent issues. We also want to highlight a few especially important features of pre- and post-processing.
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2-Dimensional Ultrasonography (2D-US), 3-Dimensional Ultrasonography (3DUS), 3D Ultrasonography
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Trinity Rodman, “A Review on 3D Ultrasound Basics, Limitations and Applications”, Journal of Biomedical and Sustainable Healthcare Applications, vol.2, no.2, pp. 078-088, July 2022. doi: 10.53759/0088/JBSHA202202010.
