Feasibility of T2 relaxation time in predicting the technical outcome of MR-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment of uterine fibroids.

Teija Sainio Jani Saunavaara Gaber KomarSaara OtonkoskiKirsi JoronenAntti ViitalaAntti 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)

A longer T2 relaxation time of the fibroid prior to treatment correlated with a lower NPVr. Based on our results, the T2 relaxation time classifications seem to outperform the Funaki classification and the SSI method.

Keyphrases

high intensity
machine learning
single molecule
magnetic resonance
resistance training
magnetic resonance imaging
deep learning
computed tomography
combination therapy
pregnant women
contrast enhanced