Is focused ultrasound surgery (FUS) a new way to treat persistent high-risk HPV infection and CINI

Abstract

This paper presents the use of non-invasive focused ultrasound surgery (FUS) for persistent high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) infection and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN1). Although diagnostic uses of ultrasound are well known, its potential to treat persistent HR-HPV infection and CINI noninvasively is a relatively new area of clinical research interest. Focused ultrasound surgery (FUS) could be a future alternative treatment for HPV and CINI to other current invasive surgical techniques. We aim here to provide an updated review related to the role of FUS in treating persistent HR-HPV infection and CINI, and to outline the progress of research done on this topic. Also included is a review of the safety and effectiveness of FUS in clinical trials.