Short-term results of magnetic resonance imaging-guided focused ultrasound surgery for patients with adenomyosis: symptomatic relief and pain reduction.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the degree of symptomatic relief obtained after treatment with magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound surgery in patients with adenomyosis. Quality of life and pain assessment questionnaires from 35 women, collected on the day of treatment and up to 6 months after treatment, indicated that the treatment was safe and there was a significant reduction in symptoms.
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Gyunggi-do, South Korea.
Kyoung Ah
KA
Kim
Sang-Wook
SW
Yoon
Chan
C
Lee
Seok Ju
SJ
Seong
Bo Sung
BS
Yoon
Hyun
H
Park
D055011:Ablation Techniques; D000328:Adult; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D017699:Pelvic Pain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000469:parasitology / Q000601:surgery*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional