Virtual reality for embryonic measurements requiring depth perception

Melek Rousian; Anton H J Koning; Peter J van der Spek; Eric A P Steegers; Niek Exalto

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.12.032

Virtual reality for embryonic measurements requiring depth perception

Fertil Steril. 2011 Feb;95(2):773-4. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.12.032.

Authors

Melek Rousian¹, Anton H J Koning, Peter J van der Spek, Eric A P Steegers, Niek Exalto

Affiliation

¹ Division of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands. m.rousian@erasmusmc.nl

PMID: 21255699
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.12.032

Abstract

Two real-time three-dimensional images of first-trimester pregnancies visualized using virtual reality (VR) are presented. Inherently three-dimensional structures, like the umbilical cord and limbs, can be efficiently and accurately measured using VR.

MeSH terms

Body Weights and Measures / methods*
Depth Perception / physiology*
Embryo, Mammalian / diagnostic imaging*
Embryonic Development / physiology
Female
Gestational Age
Humans
Imaging, Three-Dimensional / instrumentation
Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods*
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Trimester, First
Software
Ultrasonography, Prenatal / instrumentation
Ultrasonography, Prenatal / methods*
User-Computer Interface