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World J Radiol. Dec 28, 2016; 8(12): 922-927
Published online Dec 28, 2016. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v8.i12.922
Assessment of fetus during second trimester ultrasonography using HDlive software: What is its real application in the obstetrics clinical practice?
Gabriele Tonni, Gianpaolo Grisolia, Eduardo Félix Santana, Edward Araujo Júnior
Gabriele Tonni, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Guastalla Civil Hospital, AUSL Reggio Emilia, 42016 Reggio Emilia, Italy
Gianpaolo Grisolia, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carlo Poma” Hospital, 46100 Mantua, Italy
Eduardo Félix Santana, Edward Araujo Júnior, Department of Obstetrics, Paulista School of Medicine - Federal University of São Paulo (EPM-UNIFESP), São Paulo 05089-030, Brazil
Eduardo Félix Santana, Department of Perinatology, Albert Einstein Hospital, São Paulo 05652-900, Brazil
Author contributions: Tonni G contributed to writing and collecting images; Grisolia G contributed to collecting images; Santana EF contributed to writing; Araujo Júnior E contributed to review.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare no conflict of interest related to this publication.
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Correspondence to: Edward Araujo Júnior, PhD, Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Paulista School of Medicine - Federal University of São Paulo (EPM-UNIFESP), Rua Belchior de Azevedo, 156, apto. 111 Torre Vitória, São Paulo 05089-030, Brazil. araujojred@terra.com.br
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Received: April 10, 2016
Peer-review started: April 12, 2016
First decision: May 19, 2016
Revised: August 3, 2016
Accepted: October 17, 2016
Article in press: October 18, 2016
Published online: December 28, 2016
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Core Tip

Core tip: Four-dimensional ultrasound using HDlive™ allows realistic images of fetal anatomic structures in the second trimester of pregnancy. These images allow identifying fine details of fetal surface, with better understanding both multidisciplinary team and parents.