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Ferenc A Jolesz1, Nathan J McDannold.
Abstract
Transcranial MRI-guided focused ultrasound (TcMRgFUS) is an old idea but a new technology that may change the entire clinical field of the neurosciences. TcMRgFUS has no cumulative effect, and it is applicable for repeatable treatments, controlled by real-time dosimetry, and capable of immediate tissue destruction. Most importantly, it has extremely accurate targeting and constant monitoring. It is potentially more precise than proton beam therapy and definitely more cost effective. Neuro-oncology may be the most promising area of future TcMRgFUS applications.Entities:
Keywords: Blood-brain-barrier; Brain tumor; Chemotherapy; Focused ultrasound; Magnetic resonance imaging; Neuromodulation; Neurosurgery; Targeted drug delivery
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Year: 2013 PMID: 24287394 PMCID: PMC4074018 DOI: 10.1016/j.ncl.2013.07.008
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Neurol Clin ISSN: 0733-8619 Impact factor: 3.806