Fetal face shape analysis from prenatal 3D ultrasound images
Raphael Sivera,
Anna E. Clark,
Andrea Dall’Asta
et al.
Abstract:Abstract3D ultrasound imaging of fetal faces has been predominantly confined to qualitative assessment. Many genetic conditions evade diagnosis and identification could assist with parental counselling, pregnancy management and neonatal care planning. We describe a methodology to build a shape model of the third trimester fetal face from 3D ultrasound and show how it can objectively describe morphological features and gestational-age related changes of normal fetal faces. 135 fetal face 3D ultrasound volumes (… Show more
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