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Surgical Procedures, Operative > Ablation Techniques > High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation > Ultrasound, High-Intensity Focused, Transrectal
... > Therapeutics > Hyperthermia, Induced > Diathermy > Ultrasonic Therapy > High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation > Ultrasound, High-Intensity Focused, Transrectal
... > Surgical Procedures, Operative > Urogenital Surgical Procedures > Urologic Surgical Procedures > Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male > Prostatectomy > Ultrasound, High-Intensity Focused, Transrectal

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Ultrasound, High-Intensity Focused, Transrectal  

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  • Transrectal High Intensity Focused Ultrasound
  • Transrectal High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound

Scope note

  • Tissue ablation of the PROSTATE performed by ultrasound from a transducer placed in the RECTUM. The procedure is used to treat prostate cancer (PROSTATIC NEOPLASMS) and benign prostatic hypertrophy (PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA).

History note

  • 2003

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D036761

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