Prenatal diagnosis of fetal left ventricular diverticulum: 3D virtual and physical reconstruction models

J Clin Ultrasound. 2024 May;52(4):439-441. doi: 10.1002/jcu.23650. Epub 2024 Feb 17.

Abstract

Congenital diverticulum is a very rare congenital heart disease. 3D virtual and physical models from ultrasound scan data provide a spatial visualization and better understanding of congenital heart disease to the parents and support possible surgical procedures.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diverticulum* / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Fetal Heart / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Ventricles* / abnormalities
  • Heart Ventricles* / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional* / methods
  • Pregnancy
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal* / methods