Is High-intensity Focused Ultrasound Effective for the Treatment of Adenomyosis? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Ana Luiza Santos Marques, Ana Marques, Marina Paula Andres, Rosanne M Kho, Mauricio Simões Abrão, Maurício Simões Abrão
Journal of minimally invasive gynecology · 2019 · vol. 27(2) , pp. 332–343 · doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2019.07.029 · PMID:31377454 · W2964767024
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This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) in treating adenomyosis.

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Adenomyosis High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation Adenomyosis Adenomyosis Adenomyosis Adult Dysmenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Female Fertility Fertility High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation Humans Pregnancy Pregnancy Outcome Pregnancy Outcome Quality of Life Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic

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