Principles and Protocols of HIFU Ablation for Adenomyosis

Xiaogang Zhu, Min Xue, Felix Wong
In: Adenomyosis · 2021 · pp. 123–127 · doi:10.1007/978-981-33-4095-4_13 · W3130856565
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High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation of endometriotic lesions in the myometrium aims to reduce adenomyosis lesion size and ectopic endometrial function to improve symptoms.

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This paper/chapter describes principles and protocols for performing high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation in uterine adenomyosis, framing the goal as selective ablation of endometrial tissue within the myometrium. It links ablation to reductions in the extent and size of adenomyosis lesions and to limiting ectopic endometrial functions and growth, with the stated endpoint of symptom improvement. A major limitation is that the provided text functions as an overview rather than presenting original study data or detailed protocol outcomes within the excerpt. This paper is centrally about adenomyosis — it focuses on HIFU ablation principles and protocols for treating adenomyosis by selectively targeting myometrial endometriosis-like lesions.

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Selective ablation of endometriotic lesions in the myometrium reduces the extent and sizes of adenomyosis lesions and limits the ectopic endometrial functions and growth. Eventually, it may achieve the purpose of improving symptoms. Access this chapter Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout Purchases are for personal use only Similar content being viewed by others

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Zhou M, Chen JY, Tang LD, Chen WZ, Wang ZB. Ultrasound-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation for adenomyosis: the clinical experience of a single center. Fertil Steril. 2011;95:900–5. Zhang X, Li K, Xie B, He M, He J, Zhang L. Effective ablation therapy of adenomyosis with ultrasound-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2014;124:207–11. Cheung VY. Current status of high-intensity focused ultrasound for the management of uterine adenomyosis. Ultrasonography. 2017;36(2):95. Yang X, Xiaofei Z, Lin B, et al. Combined therapeutic effects of HIFU, GnRH-a and LNG-IUS for the treatment of severe adenomyosis. Int J Hyperth. 2019;36:486–92. Guo Q, et al. High intensity focused ultrasound treatment of adenomyosis: a comparative study. Int J Hyperth. 2018;35(1):505–9. Ye M, et al. Clinical study of high intensity focused ultrasound ablation combined with GnRH-a and LNG-IUS for the treatment of adenomyosis. Zhonghua Fu Chan Ke Za Zhi. 2016;51(9):643–9. Author information Authors and Affiliations Corresponding author Editor information Editors and Affiliations Rights and permissions Copyright information © 2021 The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. About this chapter Cite this chapter Zhu, X., Xue, M., Wong, F. (2021). Principles and Protocols of HIFU Ablation for Adenomyosis. In: Xue, M., Leng, J., Wong, F. (eds) Adenomyosis. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-4095-4_13 Download citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-4095-4_13 Published: Publisher Name: Springer, Singapore Print ISBN: 978-981-33-4094-7 Online ISBN: 978-981-33-4095-4 eBook Packages: MedicineMedicine (R0)

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