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High Intensity Focused Ultrasound

High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) destroys tumours using a high intensity ultrasound beam, which focuses on them and causes mechanical stress and heating of the cancer cell.

This technique is not recommened by NICE and has only been used in clinical trials. Please view the minimally-invasive technology downloadable chart for more details about this procedure.

Download the Minimally Invasive Therapies Chart

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