Combination of non invasive medical imaging technologies and virtual reality systems to generate immersive fetal 3D visualizations

Abstract

Advances in imaging technology have led to vast improvements in fetal evaluation. Ultrasound examination is the primary method of fetal assessment because it is patient friendly, effective, and cost efficient and is considered to be safe. Magnetic resonance imaging is generally used when ultrasound cannot provide sufficiently high-quality images. It offers high-resolution fetal and placental imaging with excellent contrast. The objective here is to describe the combination of non-invasive medical imaging technologies and virtual reality systems in fetal medicine.