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From: Fetal weight estimation by automated three-dimensional limb volume model in late third trimester compared to two-dimensional model: a cross-sectional prospective observational study

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Fractional thigh volume measurement was calculated by novel software (5D Limb Vol; Samsung Medison). a step 1. The software identifies both ends of thigh limb automatically. Limb soft tissue borders are manually marked by examiner for short and long-axis diameters (red and green dotted lines) to initiate a computer-assisted edge detection algorithm. b step 2. The resulting fractional limb volume is divided into five subsections of equal length to allow automated tracing of surface contours from an axial view. The thigh volume and estimated fetal weight based BPD, AC and TVol were calculated automatically. BPD, biparietal diameter; AC, abdominal circumference; TVol, fractional thigh volume

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BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

ISSN: 1471-2393

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