Research progress of real-time sonoelastography to evaluate testicular spermatogenic function in non-obstructive azoospermia

摘要

cqvip:Objective: The azoospermia is increasingly becoming prevalent year by year,which has been plaguing a great number of infertile couples. Testes biopsy is a gold index to evaluate the testicular spermatogenesis in patients with anspermia. However, it is more invasive and may not accurately reflect the whole spermatogenic function of the testes. In recent years, with the continuous development of ultrasound and assisted reproductive technology, real-time sonoelastography has been widely applied in the evaluation of spermatogenic function in patients with azoospermia. It is still at the initial stage, but shows good application prospects. In this paper, we will summarize and review the present status of male infertility and the clinical application and research progress of real-time sonoelastography in the evaluation of the testicular spermatogenic function of non-obstructive azoospermia patients.