Magnetic-resonance-guided percutaneous laser ablation of uterine fibroids

被引:31
作者
Law, P
Gedroyc, WMW
Regan, L
机构
[1] St Marys Hosp, ICSM, Acad Dept Obstet & Gynaecol, London W2 1NY, England
[2] St Marys Hosp, ICSM, Dept Intervent MRI, London W2 1NY, England
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10.1016/S0140-6736(99)04958-2
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Percutaneous laser ablation of uterine fibroids with magnetic resonance thermal monitoring causes shrinkage of treated areas by 37.5% 3 months later. This technique may provide an alternative to open surgery.
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页码:2049 / 2050
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