Prostate Artery Embolization: Treatment of Symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Prostatic artery embolization (PAE) is an emerging treatment option for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). PAE is a minimally invasive technique and provides good results in BPH patients with moderate-to-severe LUTS. Most patients with BPH are old and...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Korean Society of Radiology
2019-07-01
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| Series: | 대한영상의학회지 |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2019.80.4.656 |
| Summary: | Prostatic artery embolization (PAE) is an emerging treatment option for lower urinary tract
symptoms (LUTS) caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). PAE is a minimally invasive
technique and provides good results in BPH patients with moderate-to-severe LUTS. Most patients with BPH are old and have atherosclerosis. PAE can be technically challenging in these
patients because of the tortuosity and small diameters of prostatic arteries. Therefore, patient
selection is essential for successful results. To perform a safe procedure with no non-target embolization, precise knowledge of the prostatic arterial anatomy and meticulous techniques are
important. A multidisciplinary approach by interventional radiologists and urologists is essential to achieve better outcomes. |
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| ISSN: | 1738-2637 2288-2928 |