High-intensity focused ultrasound
High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) is a medical procedure that uses ultrasound to heat and destroy pathogenic tissue. The procedure is non-invasive and can be used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including cancer.
Pronunciation
High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound is pronounced as /haɪ ɪnˈtɛnsɪti ˈfoʊkəst ʌlˈtrəsaʊnd/.
Etymology
The term "High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound" is derived from the procedure's use of ultrasound waves that are focused to a high intensity in order to heat and destroy pathogenic tissue.
Procedure
During a HIFU procedure, an ultrasound transducer is used to deliver concentrated ultrasound waves to a specific area of the body. These waves generate heat, which destroys the targeted tissue. The procedure is guided by medical imaging techniques such as MRI or ultrasound imaging, which allow the physician to precisely target the area to be treated.
Applications
HIFU is most commonly used to treat prostate cancer, but it can also be used to treat other types of cancer, including breast cancer, kidney cancer, and liver cancer. In addition, it can be used to treat uterine fibroids, a common non-cancerous condition in women.
Related Terms
- Ultrasound
- Ultrasound transducer
- Medical imaging
- MRI
- Prostate cancer
- Breast cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Liver cancer
- Uterine fibroids
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on High-intensity focused ultrasound
- Wikipedia's article - High-intensity focused ultrasound
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