Can magnetic resonance image-guided focused ultrasound surgery replace local oncology treatments? A review

Tumori. 2011 May-Jun;97(3):259-64. doi: 10.1177/030089161109700301.

Abstract

Magnetic resonance image-guided focused ultrasound surgery (MRgFUS) is an innovative technology in the new panorama of treatment using ultrasound. It combines two well-known and distinct methodologies: high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) and a magnetic resonance imaging system (MRI). This review on MRgFUS is focused on the technical aspects and the current clinical applications in oncology. More precisely, the advantages/disadvantages of MRgFUS compared to other local approaches such as surgery and radiotherapy are discussed in detail.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bone Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Bone Neoplasms / secondary
  • Bone Neoplasms / surgery
  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain Neoplasms / surgery
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery
  • Female
  • High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation* / adverse effects
  • High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation* / methods
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Interventional* / adverse effects
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Interventional* / methods
  • Male
  • Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Palliative Care / methods
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted* / adverse effects
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted* / instrumentation
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted* / methods
  • Ultrasonography