Prostate Artery Embolization: State of the Evidence and Societal Guidelines

Medically refractory benign prostatic hyperplasia induced lower urinary tract symptoms is an extremely prevalent issue in older men. The current gold standard therapy transurethral resection of the prostate does produce urologic improvements but is also associated with higher than desired morbidity. This has led to the need to develop new minimally invasive means to treat this disease; prostate artery embolization (PAE) has emerged as one minimally invasive treatment option for these patients. The body of evidence which supports the use of PAE has grown quickly and substantially over the last decade.
Source: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research