Radiology · 2003 · 590 citations · 35 references
Veterinary MedicineRadiologySurgeryBiomedical ImagingDiagnostic ImagingUltrasonographyUterine ImagingUterine LeiomyomaUterine PathologyUterine SurgeryUterine UltrasonographyUterine UltrasoundLeiomyoma LocationMagnetic ResonanceMagnetic Resonance PhysicsRadiofrequency ThermocoagulationTargeted ThermocoagulationTherapeutic Dose OptimizationTherapeutic Dose RangeUterine Sonography
The study reports on the feasibility and safety of MR‑guided focused ultrasound surgery for uterine leiomyomas. The procedure involved sequential sonications to nine targets, with temperature‑sensitive MR imaging monitoring focus location and temperature elevations to ensure therapeutic dosing, and MR images and hysterectomy specimens were subsequently evaluated. Six leiomyomas received full therapeutic doses, 98.5 % of sonications were visualized, MR thermometry succeeded in all cases, focal necrotic lesions were observed in all cases (five confirmed pathologically), demonstrating that MR‑guided focused ultrasound induces thermocoagulation and necrosis in uterine leiomyomas and is feasible and safe without serious complications. © RSNA, 2003.
The feasibility and safety of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging–guided focused ultrasound surgery for uterine leiomyomas is reported. Sequential sonications were delivered to nine targets. Temperature-sensitive phase-difference MR imaging monitored the location of the focus and measured tissue temperature elevations, ensuring therapeutic dose. MR images and hysterectomy specimens were evaluated. Six leiomyomas received full therapeutic doses, and 98.5% of the sonications were visualized. MR thermometry was successful in all sonications and cases. Focal necrotic lesions were seen in all cases at MR, and five were pathologically confirmed. MR imaging-guided focused ultrasound causes thermocoagulation and necrosis in uterine leiomyomas and is feasible and safe, without serious consequences. © RSNA, 2003
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