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SonoAVC: a novel method of automatic volume calculation.
N Raine-Fenning1, K Jayaprakasan, J Clewes
1School of Human Development, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK. nick.fenning@nottingham.ac.uk
Summary
The new SonoAVC software accurately measures follicular volume automatically. It is more precise than 2D measurements, automated diameter calculations, and VOCAL for in-vitro fertilization treatments.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive medicine
- Medical imaging technology
- Gynecology
Background:
- Accurate follicular volume measurement is crucial for in-vitro fertilization (IVF) success.
- Conventional methods for assessing follicular volume have limitations in accuracy and efficiency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the accuracy and validity of SonoAVC software for automated follicular volume measurement.
- To compare SonoAVC's performance against conventional methods, including 2D ultrasound and VOCAL.
Main Methods:
- Three-dimensional ultrasound imaging was used to collect data from 224 follicles in 51 women undergoing IVF.
- Follicular volume was measured using SonoAVC, 2D ultrasound with manual measurements, and Virtual Organ Computer-aided AnaLysis (VOCAL).
- True follicular volume was determined by aspirate measurement.
Main Results:
- SonoAVC demonstrated highly accurate automatic follicular volume measurements.
- VOCAL was highly valid but less accurate than SonoAVC.
- Estimations from 2D manual measurements and automated diameter calculations were the least accurate.
Conclusions:
- SonoAVC offers a highly valid and accurate automated method for follicular volume measurement.
- SonoAVC surpasses conventional techniques in accuracy for follicular volume assessment in IVF.
- This software has the potential to improve IVF treatment planning and outcomes.
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