3D ultrasound was invented back in the 1980’s, about 20 years after the ‘standard’ 2D ultrasound cam into use. Since then, the technology has come a long way, and we are now able to generate incredibly detailed images of the fetus in the womb!
3D ultrasound is a medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce detailed three-dimensional images of the inside of the human body. It is similar to traditional ultrasound, but instead of producing a two-dimensional image, it creates a three-dimensional image by taking a series of scans from different angles and using computer processing to combine them into a single image.
During a 3D ultrasound, the patient lies on a table and a handheld device called a transducer is placed on the skin above the area being examined. The transducer sends out high-frequency sound waves that bounce off the internal organs and tissues and return to the transducer. These echoes are then used to create an image of the inside of the body on a computer screen.
3D ultrasound is often used to visualize the developing fetus during pregnancy, as well as to examine organs and tissues in the abdomen, pelvis, and chest. It can be used to diagnose a variety of conditions, such as abnormalities in fetal development, tumours, and abdominal pain.
