Current status of high-intensity focused ultrasound for the management of uterine adenomyosis
While high-intensity focused ultrasound has been used for some time in the management of uterine fibroids, its effectiveness and safety in managing adenomyosis is less well established. A literature review was performed of all eligible reports using this modality as a treatment for adenomyosis. Rele...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Ultrasound in Medicine
2017-04-01
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| Series: | Ultrasonography |
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| Online Access: | http://e-ultrasonography.org/upload/usg-16040.pdf |
| Summary: | While high-intensity focused ultrasound has been used for some time in the management of uterine fibroids, its effectiveness and safety in managing adenomyosis is less well established. A literature review was performed of all eligible reports using this modality as a treatment for adenomyosis. Relevant publications were obtained from the PubMed electronic database from inception through March 2016. Eleven articles, including information from 1,150 treatments and follow-up data from 990 patients, were reviewed. High-intensity focused ultrasound appears to be effective and safe in the management of symptomatic adenomyosis, and can be considered as an alternative uterine-sparing option for women with this condition. |
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| ISSN: | 2288-5919 2288-5943 |