Deep infiltrating endometriosis: Is high-intensity focused ultrasound the answer?

Belinda M. Kohl-Thomas, J Scott Thomas, J Thomas, Thomas JS, Lindheim SR, Steven R Lindheim
Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center) · 2024 · vol. 37(4) , pp. 638–639 · doi:10.1080/08998280.2024.2355431 · PMID:38910814 · PMC11188806 · W4399127222
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This paper investigates the potential of high-intensity focused ultrasound as a treatment option for deep infiltrating endometriosis.

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This review article evaluates the potential of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) as a therapeutic option for deep infiltrating endometriosis, a condition characterized by painful lesions extending beyond the pelvic peritoneum. The authors discuss the mechanism of HIFU in ablating tissue and examine current evidence regarding its efficacy in reducing pain and lesion size compared to traditional surgical interventions. While acknowledging the non-invasive benefits of the technology, the text highlights limitations such as the need for further large-scale clinical trials to establish standardized protocols and long-term outcomes. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — specifically evaluating an emerging non-surgical ablation technique for deep infiltrating disease.

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Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings The peer-reviewed journal of Baylor Scott & White Health Volume 37, 2024 - Issue 4 61 Views 0 CrossRef citations to date 0 Altmetric Reviews Deep infiltrating endometriosis: Is high-intensity focused ultrasound the answer? Belinda M. Kohl-Thomasa Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, Texas, [email protected] https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8245-8623 , MD, FACOG , https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8245-8623 J. Scott Thomasb Department of Surgery, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, Texas, USA , MD, FACS & Steven R. Lindheima Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, Texas, USA;c Center for Reproductive Medicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China , MD, MMM Pages 638-639 | Received 08 May 2024, Accepted 10 May 2024, Published online: 29 May 2024 Log in via your institution Log in to Taylor & Francis Online Restore content access Restore content access for purchases made as guestPDF download + Online access - 48 hours access to article PDF & online version - Article PDF can be downloaded - Article PDF can be printed PDF download + Online access - Online Checkout * Local tax will be added as applicable Related Research People also read lists articles that other readers of this article have read. Recommended articles lists articles that we recommend and is powered by our AI driven recommendation engine. Cited by lists all citing articles based on Crossref citations. Articles with the Crossref icon will open in a new tab.

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