High-intensity focused ultrasound therapy.
High-intensity focused ultrasound therapy has received increasing interest in the management of benign uterine tumors. Either magnetic resonance or ultrasound imaging has been used to target and monitor the ablation process. This article provides an overview of the background, clinical use, treatment outcomes, and safety of high-intensity focused ultrasound in the treatment of uterine fibroids and adenomyosis, including a summary of clinical trials comparing magnetic resonance- or ultrasound-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound with other minimally invasive or surgical interventions. The potential of this treatment modality as an alternative uterus-sparing option for women with fibroids and adenomyosis is discussed.
['Cheung|Vincent Y T|VYT|']
D062788:Adenomyosis D005260:Female D057086:High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation D006801:Humans D007889:Leiomyoma D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging D059351:Organ Sparing Treatments D018579:Patient Selection D011247:Pregnancy D011446:Prospective Studies D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic D016896:Treatment Outcome D014594:Uterine Neoplasms D014599:Uterus
High-intensity focused ultrasound Fibroid Adenomyosis Ultrasound-guided Magnetic resonance-guided