High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) and medical ultrasound scanning technology are important medical technologies used for non-invasive ablation and non-invasive diagnosis, respectively. However, combining them can achieve more accurate diagnosis and treatment in some complex medical situations. This article will explore the combined application of high intensity focused ultrasound and medical ultrasound scanning technology, in order to provide certain reference and guidance for related work.

2、 High intensity focused ultrasound technology

High intensity focused ultrasound technology is a new non-invasive treatment method. Its working principle is to focus the ultrasound beam on a deep tissue in the body, forming a high-energy ultrasound beam, which generates thermal and mechanical effects, causing tissue to undergo coagulation necrosis, and achieving the purpose of treatment. This technology is widely used in the treatment of various benign and malignant tumors, such as liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, kidney cancer, breast cancer, and some pain treatment fields, such as neuropathic pain, osteoarthritis, etc.

3、 Medical ultrasound scanning technology

Medical ultrasound scanning technology is a non-invasive, painless, and radiation free diagnostic method widely used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients of all ages. It utilizes the echo characteristics of high-frequency ultrasound to perform morphological and functional examinations of internal tissues and organs in the human body. Medical ultrasound scanning technology includes various types such as A-type, B-type, M-type, and Doppler, which can observe the structure and function of organs and tissues in real-time, thereby providing more accurate diagnostic information.

4、 The combined application of high intensity focused ultrasound and medical ultrasound scanning technology

The combination of high intensity focused ultrasound and medical ultrasound scanning technology can achieve non-invasive ablation and non-invasive diagnosis simultaneously. On the one hand, medical ultrasound scanning technology can provide accurate positioning and navigation for high-intensity focused ultrasound, achieving precise targeting of tumors and other targets; On the other hand, high-intensity focused ultrasound can serve as an application extension of medical ultrasound scanning technology, achieving non-invasive treatment of deep tissues in the body.

Tumor treatment: By combining high intensity focused ultrasound and medical ultrasound scanning technology, precise treatment of tumors can be achieved without damaging surrounding normal tissues. For example, in tumor resection surgery, medical ultrasound scanning technology is used for navigation and positioning, accurately aligning high-intensity focused ultrasound with tumor tissue to achieve precise tumor resection. Meanwhile, the thermal and mechanical effects of high intensity focused ultrasound can effectively kill tumor cells and improve treatment effectiveness.

Pain treatment: By combining high intensity focused ultrasound and medical ultrasound scanning technology, effective pain relief can be achieved. For example, after identifying the source of pain using medical ultrasound scanning technology, non-invasive physical therapy is performed on the pain area using high intensity focused ultrasound to reduce pain.

Drug delivery: By combining high intensity focused ultrasound and medical ultrasound scanning technology, drugs can be accurately targeted at the target area for treatment. For example, after using medical ultrasound scanning technology to determine the distribution of drugs in the body, high intensity focused ultrasound is used to accurately target the drug area for delivery and treatment.

Intraoperative navigation: By combining high intensity focused ultrasound and medical ultrasound scanning technology, precise navigation and positioning can be achieved during surgery. For example, during the surgical process, medical ultrasound scanning technology is used to monitor the condition of the surgical site in real time, and high intensity focused ultrasound is used to accurately navigate and locate the surgical site, improving the accuracy and safety of the surgery.

Functional evaluation: By combining high intensity focused ultrasound and medical ultrasound scanning technology, the physiological function of organs or tissues can be evaluated. For example, after observing the blood flow of organs or tissues using medical ultrasound scanning technology, high-intensity focused ultrasound is used to target the area for evaluation to understand whether the physiological function of the organs or tissues is normal.

5、 Conclusion

The combination of high-intensity focused ultrasound and medical ultrasound scanning technology can achieve more accurate diagnosis and treatment in many medical situations. This technology has broad application prospects and can provide more effective treatment methods for clinical practice, improving the quality of life of patients. With the continuous development and improvement of related technologies and the deepening of clinical practice, it is believed that this combined application will play an increasingly important role in the future medical field.