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High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation

Known as: HIFU, High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation, high-intensity focused ultrasound therapy 
A procedure in which high-energy sound waves are aimed directly at an area of abnormal cells or tissue in the body. The waves create heat that kills… 
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Highly Cited
2018
Highly Cited
2018
Evaluation of high‐intensity focused ultrasound ablation for uterine fibroids: an IDEAL prospective exploration study
To evaluate the clinical outcomes of high‐intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) and surgery in treating uterine fibroids, and… 
Review
2016
Review
2016
Clinical Application of High-intensity Focused Ultrasound in Cancer Therapy
The treatment of cancer is an important issue in both developing and developed countries. Clinical use of ultrasound in cancer is… 
Review
2011
Review
2011
High-intensity focused ultrasound ablation in hepatic and pancreatic cancer: complications
Purpose: To evaluate the complications of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) in patients with hepatic and pancreatic cancer… 
Highly Cited
2011
Highly Cited
2011
A new theranostic system based on gold nanocages and phase-change materials with unique features for photoacoustic imaging and controlled release.
This communication reports a new theranostic system with a combination of capabilities to both enhance the contrast of… 
Review
2010
Review
2010
High intensity focused ultrasound ablation: a new therapeutic option for solid tumors.
Surgery has been the standard of care in selected cases with solid tumors. However, a majority of patients are unable to undergo… 
Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU): effective and safe therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma adjacent to major hepatic veins
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is an especially frequent malignancy in China. Radiofrequency ablation, percutaneous ethanol… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
High-intensity focused ultrasound and localized prostate cancer: efficacy results from the European multicentric study.
PURPOSE To describe the safety and efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for the treatment of prostate cancer as… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Real-time visualization of high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment using ultrasound imaging.
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Transrectal high-intensity focused ultrasound: minimally invasive therapy of localized prostate cancer.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Criteria for determining the durability of the response to transrectal high-intensity focused ultrasound… 
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Two-dimensional temperature estimation using diagnostic ultrasound
A two-dimensional temperature estimation method was developed based on the detection of shifts in echo location of backscattered… 
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