What is 3D Ultrasound? Traditional ultrasonography is performed with two-dimensional (2D) images of anatomy taken from multiple angles. This is done because ultrasound waves travel in a straight plane and cross through the structure in question in the same way that a knife cutting through fruit would. Naturally, since bodily structures and organs are three-dimensional (3D) objects we aim to acquire as many different imaging planes as possible in order to assess as much of the

Medical ultrasound plays an integral role in providing patient care. This is in part because ultrasound can be used on every part of the body. Organs like the kidneys, liver, gallbladder, and the heart are all commonly assessed with ultrasound. It is even possible to scan the brain, the lungs, the arteries and veins. HOW DOES IT WORK? Ultrasound began with sonar. Sonar is what is used to see in the water. The sound waves are sent out and when it hits an object, the waves refl