# \#ultrasound

**URL:** https://discourse.slicer.org/tag/ultrasound/34.md

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## [RF data streaming from the BK Activ](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/rf-data-streaming-from-the-bk-activ/48025)

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**Author:** [@J.vd.Zee](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/J.vd.Zee)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 7:26pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/rf-data-streaming-from-the-bk-activ/48025 "2026-08-31T19:26:01Z")

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We would like to perform research on the raw RF data acquired with a BK Activ ultrasound scanner, with the aim of developing and evaluating methods for improving ultrasound image quality. Could anyone advise us on: whi…

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## [PlusToolkit with GE Ultrasound using AppAPI + OpenIGTLink](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/plustoolkit-with-ge-ultrasound-using-appapi-openigtlink/47133)

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**Author:** [@nicxo99](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/nicxo99)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 8:34am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/plustoolkit-with-ge-ultrasound-using-appapi-openigtlink/47133 "2026-05-24T08:34:32Z")

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Hello! I am trying to connect a GE ultrasound machine to the Plus framework for free-hand calibration (fCal). I am using Slicer to check that the data is valid. I wrote a small program in C++ that sends image data using…

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## [Recommendations for viewing and orienting 2D echocardiography slices in 3D viewer](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/recommendations-for-viewing-and-orienting-2d-echocardiography-slices-in-3d-viewer/46849)

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**Author:** [@aabrown100-git](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/aabrown100-git)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 8:01pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/recommendations-for-viewing-and-orienting-2d-echocardiography-slices-in-3d-viewer/46849 "2026-05-01T20:01:09Z")

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I have DICOM data containing 2D echocardiography time sequence. I want to visualize and orient these in the 3D viewer so that I can overlay them with 3D CT/MRI images from the same patient. What’s the best way to do this…

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## [It's possible to use GE Vscan Ultrasound?](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/its-possible-to-use-ge-vscan-ultrasound/36111)

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**Author:** [@ruben99999](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/ruben99999)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 5:33pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/its-possible-to-use-ge-vscan-ultrasound/36111 "2026-03-26T17:33:39Z")

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Hello, I am a master student who for his thesis project tries to use a GE Vscan Extend Ultrasound to perform a real-time 3D reconstruction of a phantom. However, from what I’ve read, I don’t think this type of scanner is…

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## [3D Volume Reconstruction from 2D Ultrasound Slices](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/3d-volume-reconstruction-from-2d-ultrasound-slices/43658)

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**Author:** [@martina\_paccini](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/martina_paccini)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 1:31am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/3d-volume-reconstruction-from-2d-ultrasound-slices/43658 "2026-01-31T01:31:46Z")

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Operating system: Windows Slicer version: 5.8.1 Expected behavior: volume reconstruction and rendering Actual behavior: crash Hi everyone, I’m quite new to 3D Slicer and this community. I’m trying to reconstruct a 3…

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## [US segmentation, imaging browsing](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/us-segmentation-imaging-browsing/44916)

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**Author:** [@sunmichaelj](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/sunmichaelj)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 3:14am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/us-segmentation-imaging-browsing/44916 "2025-10-30T03:14:08Z")

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Hello, I am trying to segment some ultrasound images. I imported the whole DICOM into Slicer but the images are out of order. Is there a way to sort the images so they are in order and if so, is there a way to scroll t…

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## [Recommended Volume Reconstruction Configuration for best Ultrasound 3D reconstruction](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/recommended-volume-reconstruction-configuration-for-best-ultrasound-3d-reconstruction/43770)

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**Author:** [@orionwiersma](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/orionwiersma)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2025, 8:45pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/recommended-volume-reconstruction-configuration-for-best-ultrasound-3d-reconstruction/43770 "2025-10-11T20:45:30Z")

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Hello, For context I currently use Slicer for Ultrasound reconstruction of bone surfaces. This has been relatively good for outputting the shape of the bone, but the image resolution is far lower than I would like. Addi…

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## [Assistance with Ultrasound Segmentation File Format (.h5)](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/assistance-with-ultrasound-segmentation-file-format-h5/40243)

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**Author:** [@MReza](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/MReza)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2025, 8:37pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/assistance-with-ultrasound-segmentation-file-format-h5/40243 "2025-10-11T20:37:26Z")

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Dear all, I am currently working on automatic segmentation in ultrasound imaging using the instructions provided on the AIGT GitHub repository. I have successfully trained my own model by following all the steps outlin…

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## [Read GE .vol files](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/read-ge-vol-files/44539)

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**Author:** [@Sharmeen\_Khan](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Sharmeen_Khan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2025, 10:43pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/read-ge-vol-files/44539 "2025-09-20T22:43:37Z")

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I have ge .vol files which i need to read in python for which i tried third-party software which would be able to convert it into a suitable format like dicom, like 3d slicer, dicomatic etc. but 3d slicer with extension …

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## [How to Convert .mhd + .raw 3D Time-Series Images into a 4D DICOM in 3D Slicer?](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-convert-mhd-raw-3d-time-series-images-into-a-4d-dicom-in-3d-slicer/44280)

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**Author:** [@sprp2025uci](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/sprp2025uci)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2025, 4:12am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-convert-mhd-raw-3d-time-series-images-into-a-4d-dicom-in-3d-slicer/44280 "2025-08-30T04:12:02Z")

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Hi, I am working with publicly available 3D echocardiographic datasets stored as .mhd + .raw files, along with corresponding .vtk mesh files for each time frame. I would like to convert these into a single 4D DICOM (cin…

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## [How to manipulate a 4D ultrasound DICOM file](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-manipulate-a-4d-ultrasound-dicom-file/44258)

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**Author:** [@francio](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/francio)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-manipulate-a-4d-ultrasound-dicom-file/44258 "2025-08-29T14:55:05Z")

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Hello, im looking to manipulate a 4D torax ultrasound volume (3D + time) with 3D Slicer, i was wondering if there was any plug in necessary in order to do this. Also if anyone knows if it is possible to set coordinates f…

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## [Saving and reloading ultrasound images segmentation in NIFTI format](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/saving-and-reloading-ultrasound-images-segmentation-in-nifti-format/43947)

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**Author:** [@Jesus\_Benito\_Ruiz](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Jesus_Benito_Ruiz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2025, 9:35pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/saving-and-reloading-ultrasound-images-segmentation-in-nifti-format/43947 "2025-08-03T21:35:10Z")

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Hello I am trying to work with some echographics images. I use the draw tool to show the interest area, I export as new labelmap and saving the segmentation file as whatever\_seg.nii.gz. However if I open that file, I do…

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## [Segmentation on 3D ultrasound data from raw images?](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/segmentation-on-3d-ultrasound-data-from-raw-images/23151)

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**Author:** [@MCrouzier](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/MCrouzier)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 4:21pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/segmentation-on-3d-ultrasound-data-from-raw-images/23151 "2025-02-17T16:21:42Z")

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Dear all, I am using 3D slicer (v4.11) to collect 3D-ultrasound data of some human body tendons. I noticed that when I reconstruct a 3D volume from an ultrasound acquisition, I loose a lot in image quality (even when t…

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## [3D Volume display of uterus with vaginal ultrasound (Samsung) ](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/3d-volume-display-of-uterus-with-vaginal-ultrasound-samsung/41452)

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**Author:** [@belaus](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/belaus)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 5:08pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/3d-volume-display-of-uterus-with-vaginal-ultrasound-samsung/41452 "2025-02-10T17:08:23Z")

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Operating system:Windos 10. Slicer version:5.8 Stable Expected behavior: Actual behavior: Hello Guys! I am really new to analayzing a radiologic files from home. I am an ob/gyn trainee and my scientific topic is rel…

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## [Loading GE Ultrasound ](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/loading-ge-ultrasound/40298)

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**Author:** [@ipintos](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/ipintos)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 9:11pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/loading-ge-ultrasound/40298 "2024-11-20T21:11:58Z")

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Hi all, I have a set of US data from a couple of patients that were exported from EchoPAC with the idea of working with raw data to train an AI model. The folder structure is: TEST02 ---DICOMDIR ---GEMS\_DB |\_\_\_\_A…

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## [Fiducials configuration for spatial calibration with no streaming of 'StylusToProbe' transform](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/fiducials-configuration-for-spatial-calibration-with-no-streaming-of-stylustoprobe-transform/13326)

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**Author:** [@AurelieS](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/AurelieS)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 1:52pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/fiducials-configuration-for-spatial-calibration-with-no-streaming-of-stylustoprobe-transform/13326 "2024-11-04T13:52:46Z")

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Hi (again…), I am sorry for all the topics, 3D ultrasound is quite new for me and some aspects are still blurry… I followed your tutorial U31 for spatial calibration of my ultrasound probe. The problem is that the int…

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## [Create 3D volume from 2D ultrasound with IMU](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/create-3d-volume-from-2d-ultrasound-with-imu/38343)

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**Author:** [@Sekeun\_Kim](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Sekeun_Kim)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 2:57am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/create-3d-volume-from-2d-ultrasound-with-imu/38343 "2024-09-12T02:57:14Z")

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Thank you for your sharing. I am trying to do same project that you mentioned generating 3D vol from 2D. Could you share your experience on that ? Especially, did you used IMU for location information and probe as ima…

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## [Live volume reconstruction using Telemed and NDI Aurora](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/live-volume-reconstruction-using-telemed-and-ndi-aurora/36578)

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**Author:** [@valerie](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/valerie)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/live-volume-reconstruction-using-telemed-and-ndi-aurora/36578 "2024-06-17T14:26:57Z")

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Operating system: Windows 10 Slicer version: 4.11.20200930 Plus version: 2.9.0.20240320-Telemed-Win64 Expected behavior: Image slice from Telemed moves as tracked by the NDI Aurora. Scout scan projects movement and li…

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## [Off line volumetric reconstruction/rendering from ultrasound images](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/off-line-volumetric-reconstruction-rendering-from-ultrasound-images/35564)

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**Author:** [@Caterina](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Caterina)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 11:44am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/off-line-volumetric-reconstruction-rendering-from-ultrasound-images/35564 "2024-05-15T11:44:53Z")

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Dear support, is it possible to perform offline 3d reconstruction of rendering from ultrasound images? Thanks

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## [Ultrasound opening .l3d files](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/ultrasound-opening-l3d-files/7989)

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**Author:** [@Masteling](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Masteling)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 11:20am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/ultrasound-opening-l3d-files/7989 "2024-05-06T11:20:38Z")

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I am having issues opening a file created by a BK ultrasound machine. The file extension is .l3d and it is a 3D ultrasound. Any suggestions on how to open this file in Slicer? Thank you

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## [A portable tracking method](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/a-portable-tracking-method/35633)

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**Author:** [@MReza](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/MReza)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 1:59pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/a-portable-tracking-method/35633 "2024-04-20T13:59:17Z")

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Hello everyone, I am currently using an OptiTrack system for freehand ultrasound. Could you recommend a much more portable motion-tracking system to replace OptiTrack? Can IMU sensors be used as the sole tracking method…

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## [US transducer path tracker](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/us-transducer-path-tracker/35526)

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**Author:** [@avimo1](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/avimo1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2024, 7:05am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/us-transducer-path-tracker/35526 "2024-04-17T07:05:42Z")

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Hi, I am new to 3D slicer, please be patient we me. It will be delightful to know if there is a way to load the US probe pathway as a separate file to the US image files batch, if there is a thread about this topic he…

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## [Problem with Segmentation UNet](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/problem-with-segmentation-unet/34923)

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**Author:** [@LeidyMoraV](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/LeidyMoraV)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 2:00pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/problem-with-segmentation-unet/34923 "2024-03-18T14:00:13Z")

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Hello, I’m new working with PLUS and sliceIGT and I’m trying to follow the tutorial: Tracked ultrasound AI segmentation and 3D reconstruction tutorial - YouTube But after adding the py file the ‘Ultrasound’ \> ‘Segment…

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## [Segmenting GE Voluson ultrasound image](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/segmenting-ge-voluson-ultrasound-image/13971)

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**Author:** [@Davide](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Davide)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2024, 1:48am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/segmenting-ge-voluson-ultrasound-image/13971 "2024-03-02T01:48:02Z")

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I have loaded a dicom file from a GE Voluson S8 but Im not able to segment the volume. Any suggestion?

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## [3D Ultrasound Reconstruction with openIGTL (Verasonics & Polhemus)](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/3d-ultrasound-reconstruction-with-openigtl-verasonics-polhemus/32240)

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**Author:** [@ehdrmfdl3648](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/ehdrmfdl3648)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2024, 12:59am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/3d-ultrasound-reconstruction-with-openigtl-verasonics-polhemus/32240 "2024-02-22T00:59:34Z")

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US img: Verasonics 64 LE Position Sensor: Polhemus EMT Sensor Here’s what’s going on made Verasonics’ images available for import in Python. the values of the EMT sensor were imported into Python and a transform …

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## [Pixel Spacing for volume reconstruction of ultrasound images](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/pixel-spacing-for-volume-reconstruction-of-ultrasound-images/33311)

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**Author:** [@Pratima](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Pratima)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2023, 5:06pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/pixel-spacing-for-volume-reconstruction-of-ultrasound-images/33311 "2023-12-09T17:06:00Z")

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Hello I am new to 3D slicer.I have a telemed C5-2R60S-3 potable ultrasound probe and windows 11 Pro.I want to scan the abdomen and generate 3d volume.I have used plusApp & Slicer openIGTlinkIF to successfully visualize …

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## [Visualize tracked ultrasound in 3D with PNG images and pose matrices](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/visualize-tracked-ultrasound-in-3d-with-png-images-and-pose-matrices/33096)

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**Author:** [@ziri](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/ziri)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 3:39am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/visualize-tracked-ultrasound-in-3d-with-png-images-and-pose-matrices/33096 "2023-11-29T03:39:55Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to create a sequence file from a folder of ultrasound images in png format with poses stored in a csv file and then visualize in 3D. I successfully created the .mhd header file containing the pose informa…

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## [Segmenting Canon Ultrasound volumes ](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/segmenting-canon-ultrasound-volumes/31240)

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**Author:** [@Ladnewg](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Ladnewg)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 6:15pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/segmenting-canon-ultrasound-volumes/31240 "2023-10-06T18:15:27Z")

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Hi ! I am currently working on an ultrasound project. I use the equipment: following Aplio I700 Canon with Smart Sensor 3D mode: Magnetic tracking system. I acquired a series of images of a ghost in order to calculate…

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## [Unable to load Philips/GE 3D Ultrasound in Slicer](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/unable-to-load-philips-ge-3d-ultrasound-in-slicer/31072)

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**Author:** [@Nihar\_Parikh](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Nihar_Parikh)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 11:01pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/unable-to-load-philips-ge-3d-ultrasound-in-slicer/31072 "2023-08-10T23:01:27Z")

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I am trying to load 3D Philips/GE Ultrasound DICOM datasets in Slicer 5.2.2 and facing issues with that. It is not able to render the volume from these datasets. I have installed SlicerHeart extension. On using the Exami…

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## [Tracked ultrasound using SlicerIGT ](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/tracked-ultrasound-using-slicerigt/29808)

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**Author:** [@farhanbme](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/farhanbme)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2023, 12:45pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/tracked-ultrasound-using-slicerigt/29808 "2023-06-04T12:45:28Z")

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Hi, I want to use SlicerIGT for tracking real-time Ultrasond using aruco markers. Please guide what steps do I need to follow, hardward setup required? thanks

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