3D Ultrasound Machine

One of the most recent developments in ultrasound imaging is the 3D ultrasound machine. These 3D ultrasound machines are able to take 3D imagery of anything internal in the human body, so where and when are they used?

The 3D imaging allows us to get far superior looks at the organs being examined, so it is used for the early detection of tumors and cancers, most commonly in prostate glands, masses in colon and rectum regions, and also detecting lesions in the breast.

Providian Medical sells used 3d ultrasound machines as well as refurbished ultrasound probes.

     Below: A 3D ultrasound machine in a hospital room, and the scanning 'wand' end of it being used to scan a pregnant abdomen.

For the examination of a fetus, the 3D ultrasound helps to visualize and assess the development of the fetus, especially if there appear to be abnormalities developing in the face or limbs, and is used to see the blood flow in various organs in both adult and fetus.