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Research Article

High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for the treatment of uterine fibroids: does HIFU significantly increase the risk of pelvic adhesions?

Xiaofang Liua Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
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Xiaojing Donga Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
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Yan Mub Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Suining Central Hospital, Sichuan, PR China
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Guohua Huangb Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Suining Central Hospital, Sichuan, PR China
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Jia Heb Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Suining Central Hospital, Sichuan, PR China;c Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Suining Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sichuan, PR ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Lina Hua Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 1027-1032 | Received 19 Jun 2020, Accepted 13 Aug 2020, Published online: 01 Sep 2020

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