A primary research of high intensity focused ultrasound in the treatment of endometrioma / 重庆医科大学学报
Journal of Chongqing Medical University
;
(12)2003.
Article
in Chinese
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
To explore the safety and efficacy of high intensity focused ultrasound in the treatment of endometrioma.Methods:
Sixteen typical patients with endometrioma received HIFU treatment.HIFU treatment was monitored by real-time ul- trasound.The changes of tumor-size and blood-supply of endometrioma before and after HIFU were evaluated by the CDFI or enhanced MRI,and symptoms changes were recorded in follow-up process.Results:
After HIFU treatment,in all patients,tumor size shrank 57.16%,blood supply decreased,menstrual cycle and menstrual period decurtated,and menstrual volume decreased 50%.All the patients had a complete remission of menalgia and Hb test became normal level.All the patients had no serious syndrome.Conclusion:
HIFU is safe and effective to treat endometioma.
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Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Journal of Chongqing Medical University
Year:
2003
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Article
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