Why the study?
Does RT-3DE accurately estimate the size of VSD compared to 2DE and surgical findings in patients with VSD?
Population
38 patients with Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
Comparison
Real time three-dimensional echocardiography vs Two-dimensional echocardiography and surgical…
Design
Cross-sectional, Blinded observers for interobserver variability
Authors
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Supports 3DE for VSD sizing with correlation equivalent to 2DE; leaves open prospective validation before routine use.
Does RT-3DE accurately estimate the size of VSD compared to 2DE and surgical findings in patients with VSD?
RT-3DE provides accurate quantitative estimation of VSD size with equivalent correlation to surgical findings as 2DE, offering valuable intraoperative visualization.
Chen et al. (2006) studied this question.
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