Abstract
This review investigates focused ultrasound for treating neuro-oncological diseases as an emerging treatment modality. The technique is based on focused ultrasound waves guided by MRI. By using high or low-frequency waves, thermoablation of smaller tissue volumes centrally in the brain or a safe, temporary opening of the blood-brain barrier can be carried out for better penetration of chemotherapy. Numerous studies on neuro-oncological treatments are ongoing, signaling increasing popularity for the technique in the near future.
Translated title of the contribution | Focused ultrasound for the treatment of brain tumors |
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Original language | Danish |
Article number | V01230007 |
Journal | Ugeskrift for Læger |
Volume | 185 |
Issue | 37 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2023 |