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Deep infiltrating endometriosis: Is high-intensity focused ultrasound the answer?

Belinda M. Kohl-Thomasa Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, Texas, USACorrespondence[email protected]
ORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0009-0002-8245-8623
, MD, FACOGORCID Icon,
J. Scott Thomasb Department of Surgery, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, Texas, USA
, MD, FACS &
Steven R. Lindheima Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, Texas, USA;c Center for Reproductive Medicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
, MD, MMM
Pages 638-639 | Received 08 May 2024, Accepted 10 May 2024, Published online: 29 May 2024

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