New approaches, better data enhance palatability of MR-guided US fibroid ablation

December 1, 2008 DiagnosticImaging.com. New approaches, better data enhance palatability of MR-guided US fibroid ablation By H.A. Abella Results from papers released Sunday at the 2008 RSNA suggest that a less rigid approach to treatment, coupled with knowledgeable practitioners and judicious patient selection can improve the commercial prospects of outpatient MRI-guided focused ultrasound ablation of uterine fibroids. There are caveats, though. Dr. Suzanne D. LeBlang, medical director of the University Image Guided Therapy Center in Boca Raton, FL, opened her marathon delivery by releasing results of a study on 80 patients who underwent MRgFUS fibroid ablation at her private outpatient clinic.

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