Research progress of microbubble ultrasound contrast agent for treatment of uterine fibroids with high intensity focused ultrasound
10.13929/j.1672-8475.201902007
- Author:
Jiangping CUN
1
Author Information
1. Department of Medical Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Contrast media;
High-intensity focused ultrasound ablation;
Microbubbles;
Myoma;
Uterus
- From:
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy
2019;16(10):639-642
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
As a non-invasive thermal ablation technique, high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) has been widely used in treatment of uterine fibroids with affirmed efficacy. Microbubble contrast agent has important clinical value in the visualization of lesions, the evaluation of efficacy after HIFU ablation and the mechanism of synergy. The advancements of microbubble contrast agent in treatment of uterine fibroids with HIFU were reviewed in this article.
