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© 2004, Ashok Khurana, Nirvikar Dahiya

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History is witness to the fact that whenever there has been a new development or a discovery, it has met with skepticism and doubt. However with the passage of time those discoveries that stood the test of time come to be respected and appreciated. 3D ultrasound has evolved over the past few years to finally command the respect and admiration that it deserves. It is a valuable adjunct to 2D ultrasound scanning which we are so used to. The newer development of 4D ultrasound has been possible due to the fast processing computers that are now available. We feel that in an evolving environment, it has still miles to go. Nevertheless it had become imperative to take a hard look at this development in the field of ultrasound and weigh it on its merits. The possibilities have been endless and we have used 3D ultrasound in many areas including abdomen, obstetrics, gynecology, small parts, etc. It has given us excellent results and we have tried to compile them in this book.

This work would not have been possible without the help of Vishal Mittal, my Technical Man Friday. My office staff Thakur Dass Sharma, DS Rawat, A Chandra, Ruffina Xavier have patiently borne with me through this period of “overwork”. Dr. Girish Pandit and Dr Jyotika Gulati, my colleagues at the laboratory, have consistently smiled through the writing of this book and helped me to smile as well. And above all, my sons, Kabeer and Arjun who have got their furniture and computer back after a long time.

Every endeavour involves a multitude of factors, events and people. Finally when the mixture is right the process reaches a logical conclusion. I have been indebted to a large number of people in this attempt of mine, people who have shaped my thinking and my career, people who have stood by me when the chips were down and people who advised me freely whenever I asked. I take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude and thanks to all these wonderful people. Dr Barry Goldberg and Dr Alfred Kratochwil for inspiring me to take to ultrasound with my deepest commitment. Dr G Bakthavathsalam, for immense support and encouragement at my place of work. Dr Ravi Hoisala, my Professor, at my institute of post graduation in radiology, and Dr Shivanna Shetty, both are educators beyond compare. Dr BS Ramamurthy and Dr S Suresh for being mentors and seniors who have always been excellent guides. Dr Ashok Khurana, a cherished friend and colleague, and motivator.