Magnetic-resonance-guided percutaneous laser ablation of uterine fibroids.

Percutaneous laser ablation of uterine fibroids with magnetic resonance thermal monitoring causes shrinkage of treated areas by 37.5% 3 months later. This technique may provide an alternative to open surgery.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:	Lancet Vol. 354; no. 9195; pp. 2049 - 2051
Main Authors:	Law, P., Gedroyc, W.M.W., Regan, L., Gedroyc, W M
Format:	research Journal Article
Published:	Lancet 12/11/1999
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost

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Summary:	Percutaneous laser ablation of uterine fibroids with magnetic resonance thermal monitoring causes shrinkage of treated areas by 37.5% 3 months later. This technique may provide an alternative to open surgery.