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Review
. 2008 Jan;190(1):191-9.
doi: 10.2214/AJR.07.2671.

High-intensity focused ultrasound: current potential and oncologic applications

Theodore J Dubinsky  1 , Carlos Cuevas, Manjiri K Dighe, Orpheus Kolokythas, Joo Ha Hwang
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Review

High-intensity focused ultrasound: current potential and oncologic applications

Theodore J Dubinsky et al. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2008 Jan.

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this article is to introduce the reader to the principles and applications of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU).

Conclusion: Although a great deal about HIFU physics is understood, its clinical applications are currently limited, and multiple trials are underway worldwide to determine its efficacy.

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