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Essentially, the 3-D machine takes a volume of pictures and stores this data inside the unit’s computer banks. The data may be analyzed immediately or later reviewed and reconstructed in various angles or planes. In comparing 2-D with 3-D imaging, one can say the sonographer looks and then takes pictures with the 2-D system; whereas with the 3-D technology, pictures are taken which are then looked at and formally evaluated later. If a significant problem is seen and annotated with the 2-D exam, it cannot be later observed except by completely re-scanning the patient. The 3-D rendition may be reviewed over and over without recalling and re-examining the patient. 3-D imaging has made exam time shorter, thus providing more patient comfort. The images are then analyzed on a special computer work station allowing optimal rendering of the prostate in multiple planes as required.