Feasibility of apparent diffusion coefficient in predicting the technical outcome of MR-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment of uterine fibroids - a comparison with the Funaki classification.

Teija Sainio Jani Saunavaara Gaber KomarSami MattilaSaara OtonkoskiKirsi Joronen Antti H Perheentupa Roberto Blanco Sequeiros

Published in: International journal of hyperthermia : the official journal of European Society for Hyperthermic Oncology, North American Hyperthermia Group (2021)

Lower ADC values prior to treatment correlate with higher NPV ratios. The ADC classification seems to be able to predict the NPV ratio and may even outperform the Funaki classification. Based on these results DWI and ADC maps should be included in the MRI screening protocol.

Keyphrases

diffusion weighted imaging
high intensity
contrast enhanced
diffusion weighted
machine learning
deep learning
magnetic resonance imaging
computed tomography
resistance training
pregnancy outcomes