EP09.95: Coarctation of the aorta: the use of three‐dimensional (3D) ultrasound imaging and 3D model print in the prenatal diagnosis.

The prenatal diagnosis of coarctation of the aorta (CoA) can sometimes be challenging for the ultrasound practitioners. As it its asymptomatic in newborns, it is very important to identify it prenatally and refer the patient to adequate obstetric and pediatric centre. With the development of the ultrasound techniques, it is now possible to render three-dimensional (3D) images of the heart and its vessels to obtain the optimal view for measurements that complements the prenatal diagnosis of the heart defect. A 27-year-old nullipara with no concomitant diseases had a routine second trimester fetal anatomy scan. During the exam, the CoA was suspected. She was referred to the fetal echocardiography centre where the 3D scans were performed with the use of STIC CFM tool followed by silhouette rendering. The narrowing of the isthmus was observed. In the end, the 3D model in the scale 1:2 was printed to present the heart disease. 3D ultrasound imaging and 3D printing techniques could be a useful addition to the fetal examination when a heart defect is suspected. It enables better understanding of the disease for the physician and the patient, as well. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.