Advanced Ultrasound in Diagnosis and Therapy ›› 2022, Vol. 6 ›› Issue (1): 1-6.doi: 10.37015/AUDT.2021.200067

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Clinical Applications of Crystal Vue Technology: A Review

Shijing Song, MDa,b, Qingqing Wu, MDa,b,*(), Jingjing Wang, MDa,b, Jinghua Li, MDa,b, Dan Yan, MDc   

  1. aBeijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, P.R China
    bBeijing Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Beijing, P. R. China
    cClinical Research, SAMSUNG (China) INVESTMENT CO, LTD, Beijing, China
  • Received:2020-11-25 Revised:2020-12-16 Online:2022-03-30 Published:2022-03-01
  • Contact: Qingqing Wu, MD, E-mail:qingqingwu@ccmu.edu.cn

Abstract:

Three-dimensional (3D) imaging plays an important role in the construction of normal anatomy and abnormal structures. The 3D images can be obtained through computed tomography, magnetic resonance, ultrasonography (US) and other technologies with different values and prospects. 3D-US imaging has unique advantages such as being radiation-free, time-saving and cost-effective. The Crystal Vue is a novel 3D-US rending technology that provides valuable information in several obstetrical and gynaecological studies. This review focuses on the application of Crystal Vue technology in the evaluation of foetal skeleton, maxillofacial region, central nervous system, digestive tract and abnormally invasive placenta, cervical pessary, and ureteral stones.

Key words: Crystal Vue technology; Three-dimensional ultrasound image; Skeleton; Maxillofacial; Central nervous system; Digestive tract; Abnormally invasive placenta; Cervical pessary; Ureteral stone