MRgFUS
Focused Ultrasound describes the focusing of high frequency sound waves (in the 0.2 - 10 MHz range) for the purpose of heating and ablating tissue. Also known as High Intensity Focused Ultrasound or HIFU (due to the immense intensity at the focus), focused ultrasound treatments can be guided by ultrasound or MRI. Ultrasound image guidance is capable of providing feedback on changes in tissue density and elasticity. MRI is capable of providing temperature feedback to an accuracy of 3 degrees Celcius. As a result, focused ultrasound provides a highly precise form of heat ablation.
Furthermore, since ultrasound is capable of penetrating through skin and other tissues, no incisions are needed. Focused Ultrasound truly is a non-invasive procedure, and requires less recovery time than minimally invasive procedures such as laser, cryoablation and RF ablation.
The ExAblate 2000 system uses MR guided focused ultrasound technology which combines high intensity focused ultrasound beam that heats and destroys targeted tissue, non-invasively and Magnetic Resonance Imaging system (MRI) which visualizes patient anatomy, and controls the treatment by continuously monitoring the tissue effect.
Why is MR guidance and control important for a non-invasive procedure? It provides:
- Imaging in 3 orientations for precise tumor targeting and accurate identification of pathology
- Beam path visualization for controlled treatment
- MR thermometry for real-time and continuous temperature feedback allowing the physician to see temperature changes in the tumor during treatment
- Post treatment contrast imaging for precise treatment validation
All of the above ensure safe and accurate treatment.
FMIG is the first and only private provider of MR Guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (For Uterine Fibroids).
GE MRgFUS is currently available at Hawthorn.
For more information, contact:
Kris Delaridis
Marketing Co-Ordinator
0466 324 460
Patient Co-Ordinator
9818 7833
Obtain more information on MRgFUS at website: www.insightec.com