Trial reportEuropean radiology2020
Portable ultrasound-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound with functions for safe and rapid ablation: prospective clinical trial for uterine fibroids-short-term and long-term results.
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22 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Combination of HIFU with sulfur hexafluoride microbubbles in the treatment of solitary uterine fibroids: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European radiology · 2024Pooled it
- A Systematic Review of Minimally Invasive Treatments for Uterine Fibroid-Related Bleeding.Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) · 2022Pooled it
- High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation versus surgical interventions for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids: a meta-analysis.European radiology · 2022Pooled it
- Histogram analysis of apparent diffusion coefficient for preoperative prediction of mid-term efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound in the treatment of uterine fibroids.Abdominal radiology (New York) · 2026Article
- The Comparative Study of the Effects of Botulinum Toxin Micro-droplet Injection Combined with Micro-crosslinked Sodium Hyaluronate Gel or Focused Ultrasound Technology in Facial Rejuvenation Treatment.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2025Article
- Focused Ultrasound for Sarcomas: A Narrative Review.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2025Review
- Skin burns after high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation: a retrospective control study.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Predicting the regrowth of residual uterine fibroids after high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment: an interpretable magnetic resonance imaging radiomics model.Quantitative imaging in medicine and surgery · 2025Article
- Delayed uterine rupture and septic shock after high-intensity focused ultrasound for uterine fibroids: a case report.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Article
- Comparison of the perioperative complications of high intensity focused ultrasound vs. laparoscopic surgery for uterine fibroids: a retrospective study.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Article
- Predictive value of contrast-enhanced MRI for the regrowth of residual uterine fibroids after high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment.Insights into imaging · 2024Article
- Impact of ultrasound-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound for the treatment of uterine fibroids on ovarian reserve and quality of life: a single-center prospective cohort study.BMC women's health · 2024Article
- Hysteroscopic diode laser myolysis: from a case series to literature review of incisionless myolysis techniques for managing heavy menstrual bleeding in premenopausal women.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2024Review
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- Sonographic features of uterine fibroids that predict the ablation rate and efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound.Frontiers in oncology · 2024Article
- A systematic review of the side effects of high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation of uterine fibroids.Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center) · 2024Review
- Review
- Minimally invasive treatment of cirrhotic secondary hypersplenism with high-intensity focused ultrasound.Scientific reports · 2022Article
- Should Ultrasound-Guided High Frequency Focused Ultrasound Be Considered as an Alternative Non-Surgical Treatment of Uterine Fibroids in Non-Asiatic Countries? An Opinion Paper.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- Comparison of Dose and Effectiveness of a Single-Session Ultrasound-Guided High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation of Uterine Fibroids With Different Sizes.Frontiers in oncology · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectivesTo investigate the efficacy and safety of a new portable ultrasound-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound system (USgHIFU) with advanced targeting and beam steering technology for the treatment of uterine fibroids.
methodsFifty-nine uterine fibroids from 36 participants (mean age, 44.9 ± 4.1 years) were included from November 2013 to November 2015. All participants were treated with HIFU, with 3D electronic steering. MR imaging studies were performed before HIFU, immediately after HIFU, and 1 month and 3 (or 5) months after the HIFU treatment. The non-perfused volume ratio (NPVR), fibroid volume shrinkage (FVS), symptom improvement, quantified life quality assessment, and safety were analyzed. A long-term follow-up was conducted in July to December 2017 (mean, 32.2 months).
resultsThe volume of the treated uterine fibroids ranged from 7.5 to 274.4 cm
conclusionThis clinical trial showed that a portable USgHIFU with advanced functions may safely and effectively treat uterine fibroids. KEY POINTS: • A portable compact ultrasound-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) can effectively and safely treat uterine fibroids. • Advanced functions, such as portability, targeted forecasting, electronic beam steering, and interleaved scanning, might be helpful in enhancing the clinical applicability of ultrasound-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound. • In the long-term follow-up of more than 2 years, approximately 80% of those surveyed were satisfied with their HIFU treatment.
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