Shear wave elasticity imaging in evaluating elasticity of endometrium after artificial abortion

VernacularTitle: 剪切波弹性成像评估人工流产后子宫内膜弹性
Author: Yan JIAO ¹
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1. Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Abortion, induced; Elasticity imaging techniques; Endometrium; Ultrasonography
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2019;35(12):1852-1855
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
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 P<0.05). The thickness of endometrium in group C was significantly lower than that in group A and B (both P<0.05), while there was no significant difference between group A and B (P>0.05). The Young's modulus value of endometrium in group A, B and C increased in turn (group A