Prostate Artery Embolization: Treatment of Symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Prostate artery embolization for benign prostatic hyperplasia

Prostate artery embolization (PAE) has emerged as a promising treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). We aim to provide an up-to-date review of this minimally invasive technique, including discussion of potential benefits and technical challenges. Current evidence suggests it is a promising and effective option for patients with large prostate...

Prostate artery embolization (PAE) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

The histology of prostate tissue following prostatic artery embolization for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

OBJECTIVE Prostatic artery embolization (PAE) for the treatment of patients with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is believed to be a safe procedure with a low risk of adverse side effects. Artery embolization is a viable treatment option in patients who are refractory to the classic noninvasive treatments. Knowledge of the histological characteristics of prostate tissue following...

Prostatic artery embolization in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: short and medium follow-up.

To evaluate the short and mid-term results of prostatic artery embolization in patients with benign prostatic embolization. Retrospective study between March 2009 and June 2011 with 103 patients (mean age 66.8 years, 50-85) that met our inclusion criteria with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia. The clinical outcome was evaluated by the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), quality...

Review of Prostate Artery Embolization for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

Lower urinary tract symptoms from benign prostatic hyperplasia are a very prevalent disease process which affects more than 40% of men over age 60. When LUTS from BPH become medically refractory, transurethral resection of the prostate and prostatectomy have been the gold standards for treatment. While the efficacy of these procedures has been clearly delineated, they are also associated with s...