Three-dimensional multi-slice view, a new ultrasonographic technique for characterization of hepatobiliary lesions

Aim: The purpose of this analysis was to evaluate the potential role of Three-Dimensional Multi-Slice View (ultrasonographic software-Medison) for a better characterization of hepatobiliary lesions, by comparing the results obtained through this examination to those resulting from conventional 2D ultrasonography and/or CT or MRI. Method: Three-dimensional ultrasonography (3D US) consists in acquiring a „virtual“ volume represented by a large number of US planes. 3D US examination is based on 2D US investigation, in which different echoes are collected and spatially distributed, according to a specific algorithm.…