Magnetic-resonance-guided percutaneous laser ablation of uterine fibroids

Authors
Law, P Gedroyc, WMW Regan, L
Citation
P. Law et al., Magnetic-resonance-guided percutaneous laser ablation of uterine fibroids, LANCET, 354(9195), 1999, pp. 2049-2050
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine","Medical Research General Topics
Journal title
LANCET
ISSN journal
01406736 → ACNP
Volume
354
Issue
9195
Year of publication
1999
Pages
2049 - 2050
Database
ISI
SICI code
0140-6736(199912)354:9195<2049:MPLAOU>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
Percutaneous laser ablation of uterine fibroids with magnetic resonance the rmal monitoring causes shrinkage of treated areas by 37.5% 3 months later. This technique may provide an alternative to open surgery.