During magnetic resonance imaging-guided focused
ultrasound surgery, high-energy sound waves focus on a small area located inside
the body in order to heat and destroy diseased tissue. The ultrasound
transducer used in the surgery is guided into location by magnetic resonance
imaging.
Also
Known As:
- Destruction
of dead tissue
- Focused
ultrasound surgery
- Ultrasound
surgery
- MRI-guided
focused ultrasound surgery
- MRIgFUS
Conditions
Treated with Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery:
Conditions and diseases treated with magnetic
resonance imaging-guided focused ultrasound surgery (both current and experimental
studies) include bone cancer, blood clots, uterine fibroids, Parkinson’s
disease, stroke, epilepsy and tumors located in prostate, liver, brain and
breast tissue.
There are no comparable non-surgical alternatives to
magnetic resonance imaging-guided focused ultrasound surgery. Surgical
alternatives to the procedure include invasive surgery and myomectomy or
hysterectomy in cases of uterine fibroids.
Anesthesia
with Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery:
Magnetic resonance imaging-guided focused ultrasound
surgery is performed with sedation.
Potential
Complications from Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery:
Possible risks following magnetic resonance
imaging-guided focused ultrasound surgery include damage to surrounding
tissues, cramping, pain and skin burns. A urinary catheter may be needed during
treatment, and the effects on fertility are not known. Some complications for
this procedure may be unknown.
Prognosis
after Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery:
The prognosis for a positive end result following
magnetic resonance imaging-guided focused ultrasound surgery is good for
removing uterine fibroids. However, this procedure needs further study.
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