The feasibility of infra-red skin temperature monitoring in the prevention of skin burn and nerve injury during HIFU ablation of fibroids and adenomyoma
School of Women’s and Children’s Health, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2021, 09(01), 121-126
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2021.9.1.0004
Publication history:
Received on 01 January 2021; revised on 06 January 2021; accepted on 07 January 2021
Abstract:
High Intensity Focused Ultrasound ablation therapy for fibroids and adenomyoma has been increasingly applied in Gynecology. It is now considered a safe surgery with effectiveness compatible to open or laparoscopic myomectomy. However, to further minimize its potential risks of skin burn to the buttocks and nerve injury, this paper studied the skin temperature changes as monitored by infrared thermography in an attempt to identify the risks during HIFU treatment. Although the infrared imaging technology is safe and feasible to monitor the skin temperature changes during HIFU ablation, there isn’t enough conclusive evidence to prove it can be used to avoid skin burn at the buttock or nerve injury.
Keywords:
HIFU; fibroids; adenomyosis; Infrared monitoring; Skin burn; Nerve injury
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