High Intensity Focused Ultrasound
Alternative Name: HIFU
Description: A small ultrasound transducer is clamped around the vas deferens and the scrotal skin, and the ultrasound waves are all focused on the vas deferens so that the vas is occluded, but that they do not excessively heat the skin they are passing through.
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Status Details
Status Details: - Small proof-of-concept studies in dogs have established the proper power level and length of time needed.
- Small proof-of-concept studies in dogs have established the proper power level and length of time needed.
Additional Information
References: Acker DE, et al. (2003) Occlusion of tubular anatomical structures by energy application. US patent 6,599,256. September 11, 2000.
Roberts WW, Chan DY, et al. (2002) High intensity focused ultrasound ablation of the vas deferens in a canine model. J Urol. 167(6):2613-2617
Fried NM, Sinelnikov YD, et al. (2001) Noninvasive vasectomy using a focused ultrasound clip: thermal measurements and simulations. IEEE Trans Biomed Eng. 48(12):1453-9.
Acker DE, et al. (2003) Occlusion of tubular anatomical structures by energy application. US patent 6,599,256. September 11, 2000.
Roberts WW, Chan DY, et al. (2002) High intensity focused ultrasound ablation of the vas deferens in a canine model. J Urol. 167(6):2613-2617
Fried NM, Sinelnikov YD, et al. (2001) Noninvasive vasectomy using a focused ultrasound clip: thermal measurements and simulations. IEEE Trans Biomed Eng. 48(12):1453-9.