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PLoS ONE, 2017 High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) has been emerging as an effective and noninvasive modality in cancer treatment with very promising clinical results. However, a small vessel in the focal region could be ruptured, which is an important concern for
Jun Yang Siu, Chenhui Liu, Yufeng Zhou
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Factors Affecting Tumor Ablation during High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Treatment [PDF]
Gut and Liver, 2014 Background/AimsHigh intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) utilizes a targeted extracorporeal focused ultrasound beam to ablate neoplastic pancreatic tissue.
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High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation of Uterine Fibroids: A Review. [PDF]
Cureus, 2023 Leiomyomas, or uterine fibroids, are growths consisting of muscle and tissue that develop in or on the uterine wall. The most frequent benign uterine tumours in women of reproductive age are thought to be fibroids. Dysmenorrhea, spotting, hypermenorrhoea, abdominal pain, pressure on surrounding organs, and issues with micturition and defecation are ...
Patel N, Chaudhari K, Patel D, Joshi J.
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Skin burns after high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation: a retrospective control study [PDF]
Scientific ReportsHigh-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation is a minimally invasive treatment for benign gynecological diseases, though skin burns remain a potential complication. Understanding risk factors is critical for improving safety. In this study, we aimed
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The Impact of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation and Laparoscopic Myomectomy on Ovarian Function in Patients with Uterine Fibroids [PDF]
International Journal of Women's HealthMei Wang,1 Qing Zhu,1 Huijuan Guan,1 Jiahui Zhao,1 Pinlang Gu,1 Lisha Tang1,2 1Reproductive Medical Center, Lianyungang Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China; 2State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine ...
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Whole gland versus partial gland ablation in patients with localized prostate cancer treated by high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation [PDF]
Prostate InternationalBackground: Focal therapy is considered one of the treatment options for localized prostate cancer (PCa), particularly for low or very-low-risk patients.
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Alterations in vaginal microbiota in uterine fibroids patients with ultrasound-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023 IntroductionVaginal microbiota dysbiosis is closely related to diseases of the vagina and uterus. Uterine fibroids (UF) are the most common benign neoplasms of the uterus, and increased diversity in vaginal microbial of UF patients.
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High-intensity focused ultrasound ablation to increase tumor-specific lymphocytes in prostate cancer [PDF]
Translational OncologyTreatment options for localized prostate cancer have been expanded by FDA-approval of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU). Prostate cancer typically has few tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, which are crucial for antitumor immunity.
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Ultrasound Molecular Imaging Enhances High‐Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation on Liver Cancer With B7‐H3‐Targeted Microbubbles [PDF]
Cancer MedicineBackground High‐intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a promising minimally invasive treatment for liver cancer; however, its efficacy is often limited by the attenuation of ultrasonic energy.
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European Medical Journal Innovations, 2022 High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation, also known as focused ultrasound surgery, is the latest advancement in treating uterine fibroids and adenomyosis.
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