Ultrasound automated volume calculation in reproduction and in pregnancy

Ata, Barış; Tulandi, Togas

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.04.007

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“…SonoAVC can automatically identify, count, and measure the size of antral follicles, and the SonoAVC report shows the number and size (diameters and volume) of each follicle identified by the software (Figure 1). The method has been described and discussed in detail by Raine‐Fenning et al 7 and Ata and Tulandi 8 …”

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Number of Antral Follicles, Ovarian Volume, and Vascular Indices in Asymptomatic Women 20 to 39 Years Old as Assessed by 3-Dimensional Sonography

Jokubkiene

Sladkevicius

Valentin

2012

Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine

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Number of Antral Follicles, Ovarian Volume, and Vascular Indices in Asymptomatic Women 20 to 39 Years Old as Assessed by 3-Dimensional Sonography

Jokubkiene

Sladkevicius

Valentin

2012

Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine

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“…All patients were administered 0.1 mg/day Triptorelin (Ipsen Pharma Biotech S.A.S., Z.E. de Signes, France) intramuscularly, which is a GnRH agonist, prior to the mid-luteal phase of menstruation for ≥14 days until patients met the study criteria: Endometrium, ≤5 mm by ultrasonic testing (23,24); serum estradiol (E 2 ), <50 pg/ml by chemiluminiscence method, as previously described (25). Patients were then administered gonadotropins [(Gn) 250-300 IU recombinant human follitropin alfa solution for injection (Gonal-F; Merck Serono; Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany)] daily for 9-12 days via abdominal subcutaneous injection to advance follicle growth.…”

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Increased bone morphogenetic protein-6 in follicular fluid and granulosa cells may correlate with fertilization and embryo quality in humans

Liang¹,

Cao

Gao³

et al. 2017

Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine

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Abstract. Bone morphogenetic protein-6 (BMP-6), which is a member of the transforming growth factor-β superfamily, is associated with the regulation of bone development and various physiological processes. In the present study, the expression of BMP-6 in follicular fluid and granulosa cells (GCs) from pregnant and non-pregnant patients was explored. A total of 44 pregnant patients (pregnant group) and 36 non-pregnant patients (non-pregnant group) were recruited for the present study. The expression of BMP-6 was detected using western blotting and reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction. The expression of BMP-6 was significantly higher at the protein level (P<0.01) in follicular fluid obtained from the pregnant group compared with that from the non-pregnant group. The mRNA and protein expression of BMP-6 in GCs were significantly upregulated in the pregnant group compared with the non-pregnant group (both P<0.01). These results suggest that high expression of BMP-6 in pregnant women may be a novel biomarker for the fertility process.

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“…In their two studies, Ata et al concluded that SonoAVC technology saves time, makes accurate measurements, and is highly reproducible. Its disadvantages are the need for post-processing and performance of occasional manual measurements [24,25].…”

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Role of Three-Dimensional Ultrasound in Gynecology

Türkgeldi

Urman

Ata

2014

J Obstet Gynecol India

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Three-dimensional ultrasound (3D USG) is a fast-evolving imaging technique that holds a great potential for use in gynecology. Its sensitivity and specificity is reported to be close to 100 % for diagnosing congenital uterine anomalies, comparable with those of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and laparoscopy. With 3D USG, a coronal view of the uterus can be obtained, clearly outlining the external contour of the uterus and providing accurate information about the shape of the cavity. Although 3D USG may not perform well in thin endometria, combining it with saline infusion sonography (SIS) overcomes this problem. Research shows that 3D USG is more sensitive and specific than two-dimensional ultrasound (2D USG) in defining and mapping uterine lesions, such as fibroids, adenomyosis, and intrauterine synechia. In cases of suspected malignancy, 3D USG is mainly used in the initial evaluation of patients. Measuring various indices and mapping vascular architecture with 3D power Doppler have been proposed for evaluating adnexal masses. Although some studies raised hope, no consensus is reached about its use, success, and limitations. In urogynecology, translabial 3D USG is proved to be a valuable tool, as it provides instant access to the axial plane, which clearly depicts the relationship of the vagina, urethra, rectum, and the muscular pelvic floor. Studies report no significant differences between translabial 3D USG and MRI measurements for evaluation of the pelvic floor. In conclusion, adding 3D USG to routine gynecological workup can be beneficial for clinicians, as it provides fast and accurate results in a relatively cost-effective setting.

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Ultrasound automated volume calculation in reproduction and in pregnancy

Cited by 35 publications

References 27 publications

Number of Antral Follicles, Ovarian Volume, and Vascular Indices in Asymptomatic Women 20 to 39 Years Old as Assessed by 3-Dimensional Sonography

Number of Antral Follicles, Ovarian Volume, and Vascular Indices in Asymptomatic Women 20 to 39 Years Old as Assessed by 3-Dimensional Sonography

Increased bone morphogenetic protein-6 in follicular fluid and granulosa cells may correlate with fertilization and embryo quality in humans

Role of Three-Dimensional Ultrasound in Gynecology

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