International consensus on use of focused ultrasound for painful bone metastases: Current status and future directions. (13th February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Huisman, Merel; ter Haar, Gail; Napoli, Alessandro; Hananel, Arik; Ghanouni, Pejman; Lövey, György; Nijenhuis, Robbert J.; van den Bosch, Maurice A. A. J.; Rieke, Viola; Majumdar, Sharmila; Marchetti, Luca; Pfeffer, Raphael M.; Hurwitz, Mark D.
• Is Part Of: International journal of hyperthermia. Volume 31:Number 3(2015)
• Page Start: 251
• Page End: 259
• Publication Date: 2015-02-13
• Subjects: Bone neoplasms -- cancer -- consensus -- high-intensity focused ultrasound -- palliative care; Thermotherapy -- Periodicals; 615.832
• DOI: 10.3109/02656736.2014.995237
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0265-6736

Abstract

Abstract: Focused ultrasound surgery (FUS), in particular magnetic resonance guided FUS (MRgFUS), is an emerging non-invasive thermal treatment modality in oncology that has recently proven to be effective for the palliation of metastatic bone pain. A consensus panel of internationally recognised experts in focused ultrasound critically reviewed all available data and developed consensus statements to increase awareness, accelerate the development, acceptance and adoption of FUS as a treatment for painful bone metastases and provide guidance towards broader application in oncology. In this review, evidence-based consensus statements are provided for (1) current treatment goals, (2) current indications, (3) technical considerations, (4) future directions including research priorities, and (5) economic and logistical considerations.