Society of Interventional Radiology Multisociety Consensus Position Statement on  Prostatic Artery Embolization for Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Attributed to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: From the Society of Interventional Radiology, the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe, Société Française de Radiologie, and the British Society o f Interventional Radiology

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) describes the proliferation of the glandular and stromal tissue in the transition zone of the prostate, which may result in bladder outlet obstruction and consequent lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). The prevalence of BPH increases with age, affecting more than 70% of men older than 70 years (1), and one fourth of men older than 70 years have moderate to severe LUTS that impair their quality of life (QOL) (2,3). Thus, BPH and ensuing LUTS represent a significant health issue affecting millions of men.
Source: Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Standards of Practice Source Type: research