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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Pham Thi Yen - Obstetrician - Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.5D ultrasound is a new method to help pregnant women see vivid images of the fetus in the womb and help doctors diagnose fetal abnormalities early.
1. What is the difference of 5D ultrasound?
If 3D and 4D ultrasound methods can observe the external morphology of the fetus, then 5D ultrasound can clearly see the internal structure of the fetus.Unlike the old ultrasound methods, 5D ultrasound has one more dimension as the diagnostic dimension. The cubic structure will be automatically analyzed into a series of routine images in fetal ultrasound, automatically measured through a button on the keyboard.
5D fetal ultrasound is a method of using ultrasound waves to observe the movement of the fetus in the mother's uterus. The 5D ultrasound method is like you are watching a live video, helping pregnant mothers to observe in the clearest and most realistic way the morphology and expressions of the fetus in the womb as well as help the doctor to diagnosis and early detection of fetal malformations from the first months of pregnancy.
Siêu âm 5D có thêm chiều chẩn đoán phát hiện dị tật thai nhi
2. Applications of the 5D . ultrasonic method
Applications that the 5D ultrasound method has:5D fetal heart rate 5D central nervous system 5D long skeletal system 5D measurement of the nape of the neck 5D in ovarian follicle survey (5D Follicle). The doctor will check the fetal heart, ultrasound of the extremities, measure the nuchal translucency. 5D fetal heart helps to present in 1 cardiac cycle at the same time 9 basic cross-sections in cardiac survey, and observe the shape, the movements of the leaflets vividly, automatically mark the heart chambers, blood vessels big. This also requires the physician performing the fetal ultrasound with a thorough knowledge of fetal congenital heart disease.
5D CNS helps to present 3 basic cross-sections of the fetal brain at the same time and quickly display 6 routine parameters: BPD, OFD, HC, lateral ventricles, cerebellum. In addition to pregnancy survey, 5D ultrasound can also survey ovarian follicles by automatically detecting and measuring the volume and size of each follicle, saving valuable time in IVF.
The ideal time for 5D ultrasound is when the fetus is 37 - 40 weeks old
Thai nhi bước sang tuần thứ 37 có thể thực hiện siêu âm 5D
3. Notes on 5D . ultrasound
Currently, there is no research showing that 5D ultrasound affects mother and baby. In addition, it also helps doctors to detect birth defects and conduct prenatal screening. Pregnant women need to choose a medical facility that meets the standards of medical facilities and equipment to conduct 5D ultrasound for children. Mother and baby are safe There are many cases where mothers are asked to hold their urine and drink a lot of water to make ultrasound easier. Mothers need to visit the doctor at the exact time indicated by the doctor for the best ultrasound results. Especially, for the fetus in the first 3 months of pregnancy, the mother should not have an ultrasound because this is the time when the baby's important organs are formed. In fact, each level of ultrasound has its own advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, depending on the family's finances, it is possible to choose different ultrasound methods as well as examination facilities to ensure the health of mother and baby.Doctor Pham Thi Yen has 11 years of experience in examination and treatment in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Doctor with strengths and deep understanding in:
Examination and consultation of normal pregnancies, pathological pregnancies, high-risk pregnancies Examination and treatment of gynecological diseases: cervicitis, cervical ectropion Surgery Laparoscopic surgery for gynecological diseases: ectopic pregnancy, uterine tumor, ovarian tumor Surgery for breast, vulvar, vaginal, cervical tumors Obstetric surgery: cesarean section, examination and treatment of women's endocrine disorders at all ages: puberty, reproductive age; perimenopausal age. Customers can directly go to Vinmec health system nationwide to visit or contact the hotline here for support.
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