FIRSTT study: randomized controlled trial of uterine artery embolization vs focused ultrasound surgery
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2018.10.032
Abstract: Background: Uterine leiomyomas (fibroid tumors) cause considerable symptoms in 30–50% of women and are the leading cause of hysterectomy in the United States. Women with uterine fibroid tumors often seek uterine‐preserving treatments, but comparative effectiveness… read more here.
Keywords: focused ultrasound; artery embolization; ultrasound surgery; uterine artery ... See more keywords
Dual-Frequency Ultrasound Transducer Using Inversion Layer Technique for Therapeutic Ultrasound Surgery
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DOI: 10.1109/jsen.2017.2752229
Abstract: High intensity focused ultrasound surgery still requires relatively a long surgical time due to small size of coagulative necrosis per each sonication. In order to increase a region of coagulative necrosis, dual-frequency ultrasound scheme has… read more here.
Keywords: dual frequency; ultrasound surgery; frequency; ultrasound transducer ... See more keywords