Real-time tissue elastography in gynecology and obstetrics

Abstract

Reports on the use of elastography in gynecology and obstetrics remain scare, and most have used static sonoelastography. In gynecology, most studies are related to the field of oncology. In obstetrics, the primary research object has been to estimate cervical stiffness during pregnancy. The accuracy and reliability of the quantitative evaluation of cervical stiffness using elastography has not yet been established due to the lack of comparative reference materials. More studies are needed to determine the utility of the technique in these fields.