IMPROVED ASSESSMENT OF CARDIAC TUMORS WITH REAL-TIME THREE-DIMENSIONAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
T Le Tourneau, B Gal, A Polge, V Rachenne, S Marechaux, J Dagorn, G Deklunder · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2005 · Heft 09
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Purpose: Real-time three-dimensional echocardiography (RT-3D echo) is a new modality of echocardiography that allows a better recognition and spatial localization of cardiac structures. We sought to evaluate the potential interest of RT-3D echo in the assessment of cardiac tumors. Methods and Materials: Eighteen patients (52±16 years, 7 males) presenting with echocardiographic features of cardiac tumors were prospectively studied using 2D echocardiography, RT-3D echo (Sonos Agilent 7500, Philips), and transoesophageal echocardiography when suitable. Spatial localization and morphology, the site of attachment as…
