High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation

The use of focused, high-frequency sound waves to destroy tissue. It is sometimes used in conjunction with but is distinct from INTERVENTIONAL ULTRASONOGRAPHY.

Also Known As:

High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation

Networked: 235 relevant articles (18 outcomes, 14 trials/studies)

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Therapy Context: Research Results

Therapeutics: 1158551
- Induced Hyperthermia: 3093
  - Diathermy: 1226
    - Ultrasonic Therapy: 1005
      - High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation: 235
        Transrectal High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound: 51
Operative Surgical Procedures: 34913
- Ablation Techniques: 775
  - High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation: 235
    - Transrectal High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound: 51

Experts

1.	Keserci, Bilgin: 16 articles (05/2020 - 10/2011)
2.	Wu, Feng: 14 articles (01/2022 - 05/2004)
3.	Zhang, Lian: 14 articles (01/2022 - 06/2010)
4.	Wang, Zhi-Biao: 13 articles (11/2021 - 05/2004)
5.	Rhim, Hyunchul: 13 articles (12/2017 - 10/2011)
6.	Wang, Zhibiao: 11 articles (01/2022 - 06/2010)
7.	Lim, Hyo Keun: 11 articles (12/2017 - 05/2012)
8.	Chen, Jinyun: 10 articles (05/2022 - 01/2015)
9.	Chen, Wenzhi: 10 articles (05/2022 - 06/2010)
10.	Chen, Wen-Zhi: 10 articles (01/2021 - 05/2004)

Related Diseases

1.	Leiomyoma (Uterine Fibroids) 11/01/2012 - "Sonication accuracy of volumetric MR imaging-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation of uterine fibroids appears clinically acceptable and may be further improved by feedback control to produce more consistent ablation zones." 01/01/2023 - "Therapeutic dose and long-term efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation for different types of uterine fibroids based on signal intensity on T2-weighted MR images." 01/01/2021 - "Ultrasound-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation is feasible, effective, and safe for treating broad ligament fibroids." 01/01/2023 - "Intravoxel incoherent motion diffusion-weighted MRI for predicting the efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation for uterine fibroids." 01/01/2022 - "Predictive value of image indexes of B-mode and power Doppler sonography on the efficacy of high intensity focused ultrasound ablation for uterine fibroids."
2.	Neoplasms (Cancer) 09/01/2010 - "High-intensity focused ultrasound ablation: effective and safe therapy for solid tumors in difficult locations." 09/30/2019 - "[Effect of Bifidobacterium-induced changes in tumor tissue acoustic properties on efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation]." 01/01/2021 - "High-intensity focused ultrasound ablation of liver tumors in difficult locations." 09/01/2020 - "We retrospectively reviewed how our enrollment criteria were applied from 2014 to 2017 in a clinical trial of magnetic resonance-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation of recurrent malignant and locally aggressive benign solid tumors. " 09/01/2019 - "• High-intensity focused ultrasound ablation is a non-invasive treatment modality that can be used for treatment of liver tumors. "
3.	Adenomyosis 10/20/2021 - "[Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging instead of contrast-enhanced imaging for evaluating immediate therapeutic efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation of adenomyosis]." 01/01/2015 - "Efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation for adenomyosis therapy and sexual life quality." 11/01/2009 - "Safety and efficacy of high intensity focused ultrasound ablation therapy for adenomyosis." 05/01/2023 - "High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation for Juvenile Cystic Adenomyosis: Two Case Reports and Literature Review." 04/20/2023 - "[Preoperative MR T2WI signal characteristics of adenomyosis are closely related with the outcome of high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation: a propensity score-matched cohort study]."
4.	Hepatocellular Carcinoma (Hepatoma) 01/01/2022 - "A meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of high intensity focused ultrasound ablation combined with transhepatic arterial chemotherapy and embolization for hepatoma." 11/18/2018 - "BACKGROUND Thermal high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation is a non-invasive treatment of massive hepatocellular carcinomas. " 11/18/2018 - "Comparison of Combination Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Plus High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation Versus Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Alone for Massive Hepatocellular Carcinoma." 11/01/2014 - "High-intensity focused ultrasound ablation induced apoptosis in human hepatocellular carcinoma." 08/01/2014 - "Pilot study of high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation as a bridging therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma patients wait-listed for liver transplantation."
5.	Prostatic Neoplasms (Prostate Cancer) 10/23/2023 - "Endoscopic Resection Improved High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation Outcomes for Prostate Cancer: A Meta-Analysis of Comparative Studies." 01/01/2022 - "We aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies reporting functional and oncologic outcomes of combining whole-gland high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU) with transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) in prostate cancer (PCa) patients. " 10/23/2023 - "High-intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU) is emerging as more data on its efficacy arises for prostate cancer (PCa). " 01/01/2022 - "High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation for Prostate Cancer: Whole Versus Partial Gland Ablation." 01/01/2022 - "Whole-gland high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation and transurethral resection of the prostate in the patients with prostate cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis."

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2.	Contrast Media
3.	perfluorobutane (AI 700)
4.	Therapeutic Uses
5.	Analgesics (Analgesic Drugs)
6.	contrast agent BR1
7.	HSP70 Heat-Shock Proteins (Heat-Shock Protein 70)
8.	Durapatite (Hydroxylapatite)
9.	Levonorgestrel (Plan B)
10.	Mifepristone (RU 486)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Therapeutics
2.	Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
3.	Stents
4.	Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP)
5.	Uterine Myomectomy