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The method know as 3d ultrasound scanning is used when a woman is in early pregnancy, it provides 3d images of the fetus. Most times the ultrasound pictures are quickly collected and joined together to created a 4d scan.

Three dimensional scans works in a similar way to the usual scanning methods except that the ultrasound scanning pulses can be directed from multiple directions. The ultrasound waves are reflected back then captured to provide info to construct a 3-dimensional picture in in a similar manner to 3d movies. 3d ultrasound was devised by stephen smith and olaf von ramm.

It’s important to understand that sonologists everywhere have always conjured three-dimensional images of anatomy or pathology in their minds whilst doing 2d scans. However, until recently it was almost impossibel to do this type of reconstruction on patient data acquired using ultasound scanning. With the advent of 4d baby scans for the first time allowed us a peek into the brain of a sonologist and hence letting us view the images on the ultrasound machine.

3d/4d ultrasound imaging should utilize ultrasound energy following the same limits as conventional 2d ultrasound to create the 3d images. There is no data to suggest harm due to 3d ultrasound, its use in none medical situations should be undertaken with an understanding of the risks that exist.