Benign prostatic hyperplasia: clinical manifestations, imaging, and patient selection for prostate artery embolization

Prostate artery embolization (PAE) has been shown to be safe and effective at treating lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), urinary retention, and hematuria caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). To distinguish from other causes of these symptoms, a multidisciplinary evaluation by a urologist and interventional radiologist should include a complete history to screen for any non-prostate causes of LUTS. The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) is a useful objective measure to quantify the patient's urinary complaints.
Source: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research