3-D ultrasound in the study of placental vascularization: Application of vocal technique. A case-control study and a review of literature
Background. The study of resistances of the uterine and umbilical arteries represents the principal method for the prediction and diagnosis of adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preeclampsia (PE) and intra-uterine growth restriction (IUGR). Three-Dimensional (3D) power Doppler allows a quantification of vascularization by calculating the Vascularization index, Flow Index and Vascularization Flow Index (VI, FI and VFI). Objective.