Intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM)-derived perfusion fraction mapping for the visual evaluation of MR-guided high intensity focused ultrasound (MR-HIFU) ablation of uterine fibroids

CONCLUSION: The MR-HIFU treatment effect in uterine fibroids can be visualized using IVIM perfusion fraction mapping, in moderate concordance with contrast enhanced MRI. IVIM perfusion fraction mapping has therefore the potential to serve as a contrast agent-free imaging method to visualize the MR-HIFU treatment progression in uterine fibroids.PMID:38616245 | DOI:10.1080/02656736.2024.2321980

Source: International Journal of Hyperthermia - April 14, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Derk J Slotman Lambertus W Bartels Ingrid M Nijholt Martijn Froeling Judith A F Huirne Chrit T W Moonen Martijn F Boomsma Source Type: research