| Literature DB >> 29628611 |
Divya Sridhar1, Maureen P Kohi2.
Abstract
Magnetic-resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS), also called high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is an effective, noninvasive uterine-preserving treatment for symptomatic uterine fibroids. As the use of this therapeutic modality is not yet widespread, it may remain unfamiliar to many interventional radiologists. The purpose of this review is to discuss MRgFUS, including technology, patient selection, technique, outcomes, complications, and recent data on fertility and comparative effectiveness.Entities:
Keywords: High-intensity focused ultrasound; fibroids; interventional radiology; menorrhagia
Year: 2018 PMID: 29628611 PMCID: PMC5886770 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1636516
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Semin Intervent Radiol ISSN: 0739-9529 Impact factor: 1.513