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Objective To investigate the value of scrotal ultrasonography in diagnosis of male sterility.Methods The scrotal ultrasonographic features of 162 cases of male sterility were retrospectively analyzed.Results The diagnostic accuracy of scrotal ultrasonography was 69.14％ (112/162) ; scrotal ultrasonography abnormalities were detected in 64 cases of varicocele (34.7％),showed tortuous ducts in spermatic cord and regurgitation in sonogmphy ;testicular microlithiasis disease in 16 cases,13 cases of testicular microlithiasis,36 cases of epididymal cysts,6 cases of hydrocele testis,testicular cyst 5 cases,7 cases of spermduct became thickened.Conclusion Scrotal ultrasonography can clearly show the structure of scrotum and has great value in the diagnosis of male infertility,while ultrasound has a cheap,convenient,high reproducibility and no damage,no pain.It is worthy of wide promotion and application.