Magnetic resonance imaging evaluation and analysis of influencing factors of early uterine seromuscular layer injury after high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation of uterine fibroids.

ABSTRACT:

Background

High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is being used more frequently to treat uterine fibroids, with many researchers conducting studies on efficacy prediction and evaluation. However, research related to seromuscular layer injury is limited. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the factors contributing to seromuscular layer injury following HIFU ablation of uterine fibroids, using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as the evaluation tool.

Methods

A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted, involving imaging data from 194 patients diagnosed and treated with HIFU ablation for uterine fibroids at our institution. Patients were divided into the seromuscular-layer injury group and the intact group based on the presence or absence of perfusion defects on po

SUBMITTER: Shen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11994487 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature