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Abstract No. 61 MR-HIFU ablation of Pediatric Osteoid Osteoma: Final Results of Pilot Trial
We report the results of a pilot trial that was designed to evaluate safety and feasibility of this therapy. (Source: Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR)
Source: Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR - February 21, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: R. Tang, P. Yarmolenko, A. Partanen, A. Kim, M. Oetgen, P. Hinds, R. Henshaw, K. Sharma Source Type: research

Abstract No. 56 MR-HIFU Ablation of Pediatric Osteoid Osteoma: Interim Results from Pivotal Trial
Osteoid osteoma (OO) is a benign but painful bone tumor that most commonly occurs in the cortex of long bones of children and adolescents. Magnetic resonance imaging-guided high intensity focused ultrasound (MR-HIFU) allows precise, image-guided and completely non-invasive ablation without ionizing radiation and has been shown by several groups, including ours, to be a good treatment alternative to RFA. Herein we report interim results of an ongoing pivotal trial (NCT04658771). (Source: Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR)
Source: Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR - February 21, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: R. Tang, P. Yarmolenko, E. Leibold, M. Oetgen, R. Henshaw, P. Hinds, A. Kim, K. Sharma Source Type: research

Suppressing HIFU interference in ultrasound images using 1D U-Net-based neural networks
This study aims to overcome this problem using a one-dimensional (1D) deep convolutional neural network.APPROACH: U-Net-based networks have been proven to be effective in image reconstruction and denoising, and the two-dimensional (2D) U-Net has already been investigated for suppressing HIFU interference in ultrasound monitoring images. In this study, we propose that the one-dimensional (1D) convolution in U-Net-based networks is more suitable for removing HIFU artifacts and can better recover the contaminated B-mode images compared to 2D convolution. Ex-vivo and in-vivo HIFU experiments were performed on a clinically equi...
Source: Physics in Medicine and Biology - February 21, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Kun Yang Qiang Li Hengxin Liu Qingxuan Zeng Dejia Cai Jiahong Xu Yingying Zhou Po-Hsiang Tsui Xiaowei Zhou Source Type: research

Evaluating the Effects of Water Balloons on High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound for Treating Uterine Fibroids
This study was aimed at establishing a protocol to evaluate the effects of the water balloon. (Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology)
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - February 14, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Yanhua Chen, Fenglong Zhao, Lian Feng, Fang Zhou, Xiaowei Zhou Tags: Technical Note Source Type: research

The impact of ischemic vascular stenosis on LIPU hyperthermia efficacy investigated Based on in vivo rabbit limb ischemia model
Ultrasonics. 2024 Feb 10;138:107263. doi: 10.1016/j.ultras.2024.107263. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIschemic diseases due to arterial stenosis or occlusion are common and can have serious consequences if untreated. Therapeutic ultrasound like high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablates tissues while low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPU) promotes healing at relatively low temperatures. However, blood vessel cooling effect and reduced flow in ischemia impact temperature distribution and ultrasonic treatment efficacy. This work established a rabbit limb ischemia model by ligating the femoral artery, measuring vascular...
Source: Ultrasonics - February 13, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Chunbing Zhang Yiyun Wu Qi Zhang Meimei Zhang Dong Zhang Source Type: research

Analysis of related factors influencing postoperative recurrence of adenomyosis treated with HIFU
ConclusionHIFU can effectively relieve dysmenorrhea and reduce menstrual volume in patients with adenomyosis. Parity, uterine size, lesion type (diffuse), and ablation rate are risk factors for symptom recurrence after HIFU, while the combination of TCM therapy is a protective factor for relapse. We, therefore, recommend TCM in the adjuvant setting after HIFU according to patient condition. (Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics - February 12, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Efficacy and safety of high-intensity focused ultrasound combined with suction curettage for the treatment of caesarean scar pregnancy: a systematic review and single-arm meta-analysis
CONCLUSION: While the combination of HIFU and suction-curettage may induce common adverse effects such as lower abdominal or limb pain, these reactions typically do not necessitate therapeutic intervention. Additionally, the size of the gestational sac is a determinant of the procedure's success. In conclusion, HIFU combined with suction curettage demonstrates promising clinical efficacy, safety and favourable reproductive outcomes in managing CSP.PMID:38329796 | DOI:10.1080/02656736.2024.2310019 (Source: International Journal of Hyperthermia)
Source: International Journal of Hyperthermia - February 8, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Yu Jiang Yang Liu Nian Liu Shize Qin Shuting Zhong Xiaohua Huang Source Type: research

Clinical Trials of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound for Cancer: Concerns Arising from Low Post-Hoc Power
The objective response rate was not a substitute for survival time for estimating the sample size and assessing the efficacy. The present data can interpret a paradox: HIFU is considered to have slighter cytotoxicity to non-cancer tissues and no radiation but is frequently combined with chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy in practice.PMID:38323616 | DOI:10.2174/0109298673281773240104142757 (Source: Current Medicinal Chemistry)
Source: Current Medicinal Chemistry - February 7, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Tinghe Yu Xinya Li Source Type: research

Vulvar lichen sclerosus – Innovative hifu treatment
Introduction and aim: Vulvar lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin and mucous membranes of the vulva. Clinical symptoms include whitening of the skin of the vulva, burning, itching, cracking of the skin. It can also be burning and itching without skin changes. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the HIFU method in the treatment in a patient with VLS. (Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology)
Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - February 1, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Adrianna Marzec, Anita Olejek, Kamila Stopi ńska Source Type: research

Long-term re-intervention after USgHIFU and prediction of NPVR in different ages of patients with uterine fibroids
CONCLUSION: The long-term outcome of USgHIFU is promising. The re-intervention rate is related to NPVR in differently aged patients. Young patients need a high NPVR to reduce re-intervention risk.PMID:38258583 | DOI:10.1080/02656736.2024.2304264 (Source: International Journal of Hyperthermia)
Source: International Journal of Hyperthermia - January 23, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Shuang Li Wang-Wa Ma Mei-Jie Yang Yong-Bin Deng Liang Hu Jin-Yun Chen Source Type: research

Clinical value of high-intensity focused ultrasound in fetal reduction
Complex twin reduction surgery is a common but challenging procedure that aims to reduce the risks and complications of multiple pregnancies. The search for safer and more effective methods has led to the development of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) technology in the field of fetal reduction. This technology utilizes high-energy sound waves to focus precisely on specific areas, achieving non-invasive therapeutic effects. This paper discusses the principles and features of HIFU technology, as well as its application in complex twin reduction surgery. (Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology)
Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - January 23, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Aihua Ye, Xinhong Liu Tags: Review article Source Type: research

Non-contrast enhanced MRI for efficiency evaluation of high-intensity focused ultrasound in adenomyosis ablation
CONCLUSIONS: Both T2WI and DWI have the potential for efficient evaluation of HIFU treatment in adenomyosis, and DWI can be a replacement for CE-T1WI to some extent.PMID:38234000 | DOI:10.1080/02656736.2023.2295813 (Source: International Journal of Hyperthermia)
Source: International Journal of Hyperthermia - January 18, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Ma Si Fajin Lv Mingmei Tang Yang Liu Xueke Qiu Chunmei Gong Yan Hu Yang Liu Source Type: research

Minimally invasive techniques in quest of Holy Grail of surgical management of enlarged prostates: a narrative review
ConclusionThe exploration of various MISTs reflects ongoing efforts to enhance patient care and address limitations of existing treatments. This review provides a bird-eye view and valuable insights for urologists and researchers seeking to navigate the dynamic landscape of MISTs in the quest for effective and minimally invasive solutions for enlarged prostates. (Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - January 13, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

In vivo exposure of the bladder using a non-invasive high intensity focused ultrasound toroidal transducer
Ultrasonics. 2024 Jan 3;138:107239. doi: 10.1016/j.ultras.2024.107239. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTA toroidal high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) transducer was used to expose normal bladder wall tissues non-invasively in vivo in a porcine model in order to investigate the potential to treat bladder tumors. The transducer was divided into 32 concentric rings with equal surface areas, operating at 2.5 MHz. Eight animals were split into two groups of 4. In the first group, post-mortem evaluation was performed immediately after ultrasound exposure. In the second group, animals survived for up to seven days before post-...
Source: Ultrasonics - January 11, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Victor Delattre Sophie Cambronero Yao Chen Gail Ter Haar Ian Rivens Gerry Polton Cyril Lafon David Melodelima Source Type: research