Three-Dimensional virtual reality-based visualization of fetal cardiac anatomy using spatio-temporal image correlation (STIC) ultrasound datasets of normal and abnormal hearts.

Abstract

This case report demonstrates the feasibility of creating immersive 3D visualizations ( 3D Virtual reality and 3D printing) from fetal echocardiographic volume datasets for both normal heart and a heart with transposition of great arteries. Immersive 3D technologies could emerge as powerful tools in future for understanding fetal cardiac anatomy for clinical decision making as well as training and research.