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The Ef fi cacy of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound ( HIFU ) in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
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| Author | Ling, Jiajun Zhang, Weiming Huang, Xueqin Zhen, Jihua Huang, Yanzhe |
| Copyright Year | 2008 |
| Abstract | CJCO http://www.cjco.cn E-mail: 2008cocr@gmail.com Tel (Fax):86-22-2352 2919 OBJECTIVE To observe the efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) in the treatment of late-stage pancreatic cancer. METHODS Sixteen patients with advanced pancreatic cancer received HIFU therapy. Evaluation of efficacy was made on the basis of changes in clinical symptoms and variations in the tumor echo and size. RESULTS Clinical symptoms such as pain were significantly alleviated, echo of the tumor was enhanced with B-US and the quality of life such as eating, sleeping and mental status was markedly improved; no serious complications were observed. CONCLUSION The use of HIFU in the treatment of advanced pancreatic cancer is feasible and safe. It is eff ective in killing the carcinoma cells and alleviating pain. This technique may offer non-invasive therapy for the treatment of patients with latestage pancreatic cancer. |
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| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://www.cancerbiomed.org/index.php/cocr/article/download/295/282 |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |