Detection of the subendometrial vascularization flow index by three-dimensional ultrasound may be useful for predicting the pregnancy rate for patients undergoing in vitro fertilization–embryo transfer

Wu, Hsien-Ming; Cw, Chiang; Huang, Hong-Yuan; Chao, An‐Shine; Wang, Hsin-Shih; Soong, Yung‐Kuei

doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(02)04698-8

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“…[7][8][9]14 Recently it has been proposed that the day of HCG administration is the best day to evaluate the uterine receptivity. 15,18 This is based on the reports of increased impedance of uterine arteries after HCG Injection and its influence on the predictive value of Ultrasonography. 19 So, we selected the day of HCG for 3D-Power Doppler assessment in our study.…”

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confidence: 99%

Predictive value of subendometrial - endometrial blood flow assessment by transvaginal 3D power doppler on the day of HCG on clinical outcome of IVF cycles

et al. 2015

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Predictive value of subendometrial - endometrial blood flow assessment by transvaginal 3D power doppler on the day of HCG on clinical outcome of IVF cycles

et al. 2015

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“…All studies more recently published have not demonstrated that endometrial volume is predictive for pregnancy after IVF program (Jarvela et al, 2005;Kupesic et al, 2001;Schild et al, 2000;Wu et al, 2003). This could be explained by methodological differences in volume calculation.…”

Section: Endometrial Volumementioning

confidence: 96%

“…Doppler study allows us to evaluate endometrial blood flow by means of analyzing flow velocity waveforms of subendometrial and endometrial arteries (Achiron et al, 1995;Battaglia et al, 1997;Ivanovski et al, 2007b;Merce et al, 1995;Schild et al, 2001;Yuval et al, 1999;Zaidi et al, 1995) and the color mapping by two-dimensional Battaglia et al, 1997;Chien et al, 2002;Yang et al, 1999;Zaidi et al, 1995) or three-dimensional ultrasound (Jarvela et al, 2005;Kupesic et al, 2001;Wu et al, 2003).…”

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confidence: 99%

The Role of Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Endometrial Receptivity Following Assisted Reproductive Treatments

Ivanovski¹

2012

In Vitro Fertilization - Innovative Clinical and Laboratory Aspects

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“…Wu et al also found 3D power Doppler angiography to be an important determinant of endometrial receptivity. This was only observed on the day of human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) administration in 54 patients undergoing their first IVF cycle [54]. 3D ultrasound may also be used to examine endometrial vascularity and determine endometrial receptivity prior to ovarian stimulation.…”

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confidence: 99%

3D Ultrasound in Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine

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Jayaprakasan

Raine‐Fenning

2008

Womens Health (Lond Engl)

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With advances occurring in medicine on a daily basis, it was only a matter of time before essential gynecological investigations, such as ultrasound, were modified. Many clinicians remain unconvinced by its reputed advantages and 3D ultrasound is not without disadvantages. These mainly relate to the cost implications and training requirements. 3D ultrasound imaging is still at a relatively early stage in terms of its role as a day-to-day imaging modality in gynecology and reproductive medicine. 3D imaging has several obvious benefits that relate to an improved spatial orientation and the demonstration of multiplanar views, of which the coronal plane is particularly useful. It offers a more objective and reproducible measurement of volume and vascularity of the region of interest, and an improved assessment of normal and pathological pelvic organs through further postprocessing modalities, including tomographic ultrasound imaging and various rendering modalities. It also has the benefit of offering reduced scanning time, the option of teleconsultation and storage of images for re-evaluation. However, other than its application in the assessment and differentiation of uterine anomalies, there is very little evidence demonstrating that 3D ultrasound results in a clinically relevant benefit or negates the need for further investigation. Future work should ensure that 3D ultrasound is compared with conventional imaging in randomized trials where the observer is blind to the outcome, only after which will we truly be able to evaluate its role in an evidence-based manner.With advances occurring in medicine on a daily basis, it was only a matter of time before essential gynecological investigations, such as ultrasound, were modified. 2D ultrasound has been one of the key modes of investigation for years, but recent developments have seen the introduction of 3D ultrasound. This review focuses on the current role of 3D imaging in the field of gynecology and reproductive medicine, and outlines how our practice may change in the future as a result. However, very few studies have truly compared conventional ultrasound with 3D ultrasound and the following article appraises the current evidence, which is often derived from observational studies.What is 3D ultrasound? Conventional (2D) ultrasound is the most widely available modality at present. 2D ultrasound essentially provides us with 2D images of 3D structures, which appear as real-time crosssectional slices through the organ/structures being examined. The views can, at times, be restricted owing to limited scan planes. By contrast, 3D ultrasound techniques rely upon the production of a composite of multiple 2D scan images. Computing software is then used to fill in the gaps or 'interpolate' between these images to produce a solid volume. The acquired 3D ultrasound volume can then be displayed collectively in a variety of imaging modalities. Several viewing modalities are available to maximize the display of the acquired 3D images. The render mode shows a single image repre...

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Detection of the subendometrial vascularization flow index by three-dimensional ultrasound may be useful for predicting the pregnancy rate for patients undergoing in vitro fertilization–embryo transfer

Cited by 142 publications

References 18 publications

Predictive value of subendometrial - endometrial blood flow assessment by transvaginal 3D power doppler on the day of HCG on clinical outcome of IVF cycles

Predictive value of subendometrial - endometrial blood flow assessment by transvaginal 3D power doppler on the day of HCG on clinical outcome of IVF cycles

The Role of Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Endometrial Receptivity Following Assisted Reproductive Treatments

3D Ultrasound in Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine

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