MP18-18 Three-dimensional vs. two-dimensional shear-wave elastography of the testes–preliminary study on a healthy collective

Abstract

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Shear wave elastography( SWE) is a newer technique for the determination of tissue elasticity. The measured velocity of generated shear waves (SWV) has been shown to correlate positively with tissue stiffness. SWE is integrated into many modern ultrasound systems and has been used in different organ systems. Two-dimensional SWE(2DSWE) of the testes has been found to be a useful tool in recent studies on healthy volunteers. Three-dimensional SWE (3D SWE) is the latest development and is made possible by generation of a multiplanar 3D map via volumetric acquisition using a special ultrasound transducer. This technique allows the assessment of tissue elasticity in a fully accessible 3D organ map. The aim of this preliminary study was to both evaluate the feasibility of 3D SWE and to compare 2D and 3D SWE standard values in the testes of healthy subjects. [excerpt]