Frequency adjustment in high intensity focused ultrasound treatment apparatus

Ribault, Mathieu

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“…It is driven at a range of 0.8-1.6 MHz frequency. 53 While transrectal devices are used in the treatment of prostate cancer, these are smaller devices that have shorter focal lengths (3-4 cm) and operated at higher frequencies than extracorporeal devices. 54 There are other devices as well, including prototypes, endoscopic, laparoscopic, and small handheld probes.…”

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Applications of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound in the Treatment of Different Pathologies

Manzoor

Bacha

Gilani

2020

Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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Objective: The purpose of this literature search was to review the benefits of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) and its application for different pathologies. Methods: This review summarizes the implementation of HIFU for different pathologic conditions. An National Center for Biotechnology Information, PubMed, MEDLINE, Medscape, and Google Scholar database search (1992–2016) was done with the following keywords: high-intensity focused ultrasound; uses of HIFU; and applications of HIFU in the liver, bones, uterine fibroids, prostate, breast, thyroid, pancreas, kidneys, brain, urinary bladder, and so on. Tables and graphs were created for all the variables included in the study, and descriptive statistics were applied. Results: In total, 110 records were identified, through database search. In addition, 20 articles were identified through other sources. Screening of the articles was performed, and 20 were removed due to duplication; further screening was performed for 110 articles, and 30 records were further excluded. Full-text articles were assessed for eligibility and 30 were retained. Full-text articles were excluded (N = 36) on the basis that research was performed on animals, and this review article was performed solely for human application. There were 42 qualitative syntheses that researches added to the review. In addition, 42 quantitative synthesis (meta-analysis) were added to the review. Conclusion: The conclusion of this narrative review indicates that HIFU is noninvasive, nonharmful, and effective in treating diseases and tumors of the brain, breast, bone, hepatic, renal, pancreas, and prostate; uterine fibroids; and many other solid tumors. Recent technological development suggests that HIFU is likely to play a significant role in future surgical practices. Further research works should be conducted on a large sample size to obtain more accurate results in the application of HIFU.

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