Shear wave elasticity imaging in evaluating elasticity of endometrium after artificial abortion / 中国医学影像技术

ABSTRACT

Objective: To investigate the value of shear wave elasticity imaging in evaluating elasticity of endometrium after artificial abortion. Methods: A total of 196 nulliparous women (20-30 years) were enrolled, including 72 with no history of induced abortion (A group), 66 underwent abortion for 1-2 times (B group) and 58 abortion times ≥3 (group C). The thickness of endometrium was measured with conventional ultrasound, and shear wave elastography was performed to obtain the Young's modulus value of endometrium. Results: There were statistically significant differences in endometrial thickness and Young's modulus among 3 groups (both P0.05). The Young's modulus value of endometrium in group A, B and C increased in turn (group AConclusion: Shear wave elastography can effectively evaluate the endometrium elasticity after artificial abortion with Young's modulus value.