Abstract：Objective: Through measuring elastic properties of epididymitis by real-time shear wave elastography(SWE), we investigated clinical application of SWE in the treatment of epididymitis. Methods: A total of 86 patients with epididymitis were enrolled. The elasticity modulus of epididymis were obtained pre- and post-treatment by using ultrasound with SWE. Six months after treatment we measured epididymis elasticity modulus and the maximum elasticity modulus and compared the results of the two groups. Results: The mean elasticity value and maximum elasticity value of epididymis in epididymitis patients were (11.38±0.36) kPa and (15.50±0.25) kPa respectively. The mean elasticity value and maximum elasticity value of epididymitis 6 months after treatment were (6.13±0.22) kPa and (7.90±0.23) kPa. There was significant difference between pre- and post-treatment. Conclusion: The real-time SWE can appraise the effect of treatment for epididymitis and provide treatment planning for clinicians. After 6 months treatment epididymitis tended to be cured.
2014, Vol. 25 
