Short-term results of magnetic resonance imaging-guided focused ultrasound surgery for patients with adenomyosis: symptomatic relief and pain reduction

Fertil Steril. 2011 Mar 1;95(3):1152-5. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.09.024.

Abstract

The objective of this study was to evaluate the degree of symptomatic relief obtained after treatment with magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound surgery in patients with adenomyosis. Quality of life and pain assessment questionnaires from 35 women, collected on the day of treatment and up to 6 months after treatment, indicated that the treatment was safe and there was a significant reduction in symptoms.

MeSH terms

  • Ablation Techniques
  • Adult
  • Endometriosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Endometriosis / pathology
  • Endometriosis / surgery*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Middle Aged
  • Pelvic Pain / diagnostic imaging
  • Pelvic Pain / parasitology
  • Pelvic Pain / surgery*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional*