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Preliminary study on ultrasound-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation for treatment of broad ligament uterine fibroids

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Pages 18-23 | Received 15 Jan 2021, Accepted 19 Apr 2021, Published online: 23 Aug 2021

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