BookMin Xue, Jinhua Leng, Felix Wong, editors.
Summary: This book aims to provide updated facts and treatments for practicing gynecologists and postgraduate doctors to enhance their understanding of pathogenesis, pathology, symptoms and diagnostic imaging technology of adenomyosis, such as to select appropriate treatments, to improve the symptoms, fertility and the quality of life of women with adenomyosis. This book also particularly introduces the new treatment for adenomyosis using the non-invasive High Intensity Focused Ultrasound ablation treatment. Hopefully, it will provide a better understanding of its operation, effectiveness, and pregnancy outcome, to formulate a more successful treatment strategy for this disease.
Contents:
The Incidence and Clinical Impact of Adenomyosis
The Pathogenesis of Adenomyosis
The Pathology of Adenomyosis
The Clinical Features and Diagnosis of Adenomyosis
Adenomyosis and Pain
Adenomyosis and Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Adenomyosis and Infertility
Ultrasound Manifestation and Classification of Adenomyosis
MRI Manifestation and Classification of Adenomyosis
The Medical Treatment of Adenomyosis
The Surgical Treatment for Adenomyosis
Uterine Artery Embolization Treatment for Adenomyosis
Principles and Protocols of HIFU Ablation
HIFU Ablation
The Therapeutic Result of HIFU Ablation for Adenomyosis
Adjuvant Therapy of HIFU Ablation for Adenomyosis.-Pregnancy Outcomes after Myomectomy and HIFU Treatment
Conclusion.