ArticleAmerican journal of translational research2026
Clinical value of shear wave elastography (SWE) combined with superb microvascular imaging (SMI) for the evaluation of semen abnormalities.
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Abstract
objectiveTo investigate the clinical value of shear wave elastography (SWE) and superb microvascular imaging (SMI) in patients with semen abnormalities.
methodsA total of 150 patients with abnormal semen parameters who were treated at the Reproductive Center of the Affiliated Hospital of Putian University between January 2024 and December 2025 were retrospectively enrolled as the case group. In addition, 100 healthy individuals aged 18-35 were selected as the control group. SWE and SMI examinations were performed in both groups. Testicular volume and semen quality parameters were also measured. The diagnostic performance of SWE and SMI for semen abnormalities was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. Spearman correlation analysis and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to assess the correlation between SWE/SMI parameters and semen quality.
resultsBilateral testicular shear wave elastography values in the control group were significantly lower than thsoe in the case group (both
conclusionSWE and SMI are associated with semen quality parameters and demonstrate diagnostic value for semen abnormalities.
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