High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound: Current Potential and Oncologic Applications

The objective of this article is to introduce the reader to the principles and applications of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). Although a great deal about HIFU physics is understood, its clinical applications are currently limited, and multiple trials are underway worldwide to determine it...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of roentgenology (1976) 2008-01, Vol.190 (1), p.191-199
Hauptverfasser:	Dubinsky, Theodore J, Cuevas, Carlos, Dighe, Manjiri K, Kolokythas, Orpheus, Hwang, Joo Ha
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Apoptosis Biological and medical sciences Female Humans Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Kidney Neoplasms - therapy Liver Neoplasms - therapy Male Medical sciences Miscellaneous. Technology Neoplasms - diagnosis Neoplasms - pathology Neoplasms - therapy Pancreatic Neoplasms - therapy Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy Treatment Outcome Ultrasonic investigative techniques Ultrasonic Therapy - instrumentation Ultrasonic Therapy - methods Ultrasound, High-Intensity Focused, Transrectal
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Zusammenfassung:	The objective of this article is to introduce the reader to the principles and applications of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). Although a great deal about HIFU physics is understood, its clinical applications are currently limited, and multiple trials are underway worldwide to determine its efficacy.
ISSN:	0361-803X 1546-3141
DOI:	10.2214/AJR.07.2671