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Melek Rousian¹, Christine M Verwoerd-Dikkeboom, Anton H J Koning

¹Erasmus Medisch Centrum, Afd. Verloskunde en Vrouwenziekten, Rotterdam, the Netherlands. m.rousian@erasmusmc.nl

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Area of Science:

Medical imaging and visualization
Virtual reality applications in healthcare
Prenatal diagnostics

Context:

Current 2D methods lack depth perception crucial for 3D/4D imaging (ultrasound, MRI, CT).
Optimal interpretation of complex volumetric medical data requires accurate depth assessment.
Existing techniques limit the full potential of advanced imaging modalities.

Purpose:

To introduce the I-Space virtual reality system for enhanced medical image assessment.
To demonstrate the system's capability in providing depth perception for 3D/4D imaging.
To explore the potential of VR in improving prenatal diagnostics.

Summary:

The I-Space system provides crucial depth perception for interpreting 3D/4D medical images.
It enables precise length and volume measurements, improving diagnostic accuracy.
This VR system offers a novel approach to studying in vivo embryonic and fetal development.

Impact:

Potential to significantly advance the timing of prenatal diagnostics from the second/third to the first trimester.
Improved understanding of embryonic and fetal growth through immersive visualization.
Enhanced clinical decision-making in obstetrics and gynecology through superior imaging interpretation.