ultrasound, High-Intensity focused, transrectal

Preferred Label : ultrasound, High-Intensity focused, transrectal;

MeSH definition : Tissue ablation of the PROSTATE performed by ultrasound from a transducer placed in the RECTUM. The procedure is used to treat prostate cancer (PROSTATIC NEOPLASMS) and benign prostatic hypertrophy (PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA).;

MeSH synonym : transrectal high-intensity focused ultrasound; transrectal high intensity focused ultrasound;

Details

Origin ID

D036761;

UMLS CUI

C1136133;

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- veterinary [MeSH Qualifier]
Record concept(s)
- ultrasound, High-Intensity focused, transrectal [MeSH concept]
See also (suggested by CISMeF)
- prostatic hyperplasia [MeSH Descriptor]
- prostatic neoplasms [MeSH Descriptor]
Semantic type(s)
- Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure [UMLS semantic type]

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