過去對於子宮肌瘤,切除子宮似乎是大多數人的出路和選擇。但是超聲聚焦手術(focused ultrasound surgery)的出現讓病人多了一種選擇——它不用開刀、具有更短的恢複期、更少的痛苦以及能保留子宮和不會被剝奪做媽媽的權利,假如病人還年輕的話。這兩個視頻,會告訴你更多......
Focused Ultrasound Uterine Fibroids Non-Invasive Treatment
via: http://uclafibroids.com/mr_guided_focused_ultrasound.jsp
During focused ultrasound surgery, high-frequency, high-energy sound waves are used to target
and destroy uterine fibroids. The procedure is performed while you're inside an MRI scanner.
The equipment allows your doctor to visualize your uterus, locate any fibroids
and destroy the fibroid tissue without making any incisions.
via: http://www.mayoclinic.org/focused-ultrasound-surgery
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