Focused ultrasound surgery in gynecology : introduction and application / Felix Wong, Lian Zhang, Zhibiao Wang.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wong, Felix (Obstetrician), author.

Zhang, Lian, author.

Wang, Zhibiao, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Generative organs, Female--Surgery--Technological innovations.

Generative organs, Female.

Operative ultrasonography.

Generative organs, Female--Surgery.

Technological innovations.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Springer, 2021.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

This book aims to provide readers up-to-date information about focused ultrasound surgery in gynecology, an innovative technique with increasing acceptance to treat fibroids and adenomyosis. Beginning with an introductory description of the mechanism of focused ultrasound surgery (FUS) and the available HIFU device developed, this book introduce the application of FUS in uterine fibroids, adenomyosis, and other gynaecological conditions with details in its technology and procedures. This book will be an invaluable reference for practicing gynecologists and practitioners to understand this new surgical approach in the management of different gynecological conditions.

Contents:

Introduction of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)

Sedation and analgesia for HIFU ablation

Ultrasound and MRI imaging

Uterine fibroids and HIFU ablation

Adenomyosis and HIFU ablation

Complications of HIFU ablation

Fertility and pregnancy outcome after HIFU ablation

Other issues of HIFU ablation

Other HIFU applications in Gynecology.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9789811609398

981160939X

OCLC:

1244805490

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.