Fig. 1From: Volumetric magnetic resonance-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation of uterine fibroids through abdominal scars: the impact of a scar patch on therapeutic efficacy and adverse effectsA 35-year-old woman with a 15.0-cm uterine fibroid, who had a 148-mm longitudinal abdominal scar, was treated with MRgHIFU ablation using a scar patch. a Scar imaging showing the orientation of the scar within the abdominal fat layer. Scar location identified with yellow arrows. b Scar imaging showing the air-containing scar patch at the patient’s skin. c Sagittal T2W planning MR image of uterine fibroid prior to high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment. Scar location identified with yellow arrows. d CE-T1W image acquired immediately after MRgHIFU treatment. Treatment success in terms of NPV ratio was 92%. e, f An example of multiplane MR thermometry acquired in both coronal and sagittal planes during one of the sonicationsBack to article page