Image Optimization 5-71
The curved MPR function allows straightening of a curved surface/anatomy. In clinical application, this is
usually used for imaging fetal spine, as illustrated below.
NOTE: SCV
+
imaging is an option, and it is not available in Smart 3D mode.
5.11.12.1 Basic Procedures
SCV operation
1. Acquire necessary 3D/4D data.
2. Tap [SCV
+
] tab on the touch screen to enter SCV imaging, and the system displays three section
images in A, B and C window.
3. Rotate the knob under [Thickness] on the touch screen to adjust imaging thickness.
4. Save images as necessary.
SCV+CMPR operation
1. Enter SCV
+
.
2. Tap [A Plane], [B Plane] or [C Plane] on touch screen to select current window.
3. Tap [CMPR] on touch screen to turn on the CMPR function. Window A on main screen displays the
current window and three other windows are blank. Select reference section, perform rotation and
shifting operations to adjust image.
4. Tap [1], [2], or [3] button in Active Quadrant on touch screen.
5. Select trace options: tap [Line], [Trace] or [Spline] on the touch screen.
6. Draw on the reference image. You can draw three curves at most and the CMPR imaging for the
curve are displayed in the selected [1], [2] or [3] window respectively as shown in figure below.
7. Perform rotation and shifting operation to reference line.
8. Save images as necessary.
5.11.12.2 Operation Controls
SCV
Current Quadrant
Tap [A Plane], [B Plane] and [C Plane] to select current active section image.
Reset
Click [All] in Reset field to reset parameters, orientation and zooming status.
