[Interventional treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia : Embolization of the testicular vein].
[Interventional treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia : Embolization of the testicular vein].
Radiologe. 2017 Jun 30;:
Authors: Rauch M, Strunk H
Abstract
CLINICAL/METHODICAL ISSUE: Embolization of the testicular veins (Gat-Goren technique) is an interventional procedure for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
STANDARD RADIOLOGICAL METHODS: In addition to standard urological procedures, such as transurethral resection of the prostate (TUR-P), arterial embolization of the prostate is considered as the interventional radiological method of choice.
METHODICAL INNOVATIONS: Embolization of the testicular veins is technically identical to the embolization of varicoceles in infertile men and represents a less invasive treatment.
PERFORMANCE: Embolization of the testicular veins can be performed as a low-risk intervention with low side effects. Variants of the venous anatomy can make the procedure more difficult. In current studies a good reduction of symptoms could be achieved in intermediate-term follow-up.
ACHIEVEMENTS: The medium-term results are promising but data on long-term results and comparisons with alternative treatments are missing.
PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: Embolization of the testicular veins is a minimally invasive method for the treatment of BPH. The procedure can be performed in an outpatient setting. In the intermediate course up to 6 months after treatment...
Source: Der Radiologe - Category: Radiology Authors: Rauch M, Strunk H Tags: Radiologe Source Type: research
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