Prostatic Artery Embolization: Equipment, Procedure Steps, and Overcoming Technical Challenges

In the last decade, prostatic artery embolization (PAE) established itself as a safe and effective treatment option for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) attributed to benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), with reproducible results across multiple centers and endorsement by important international societies. However, PAE is also known to be a technically demanding procedure. Accompanying the prevalence of benign prostate hyperplasia, the procedure is usually performed in older patients, in whom atherosclerosis and comorbidities are common features.

Source: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology - October 5, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Francisco Cesar Carnevale, Andr é Moreira de Assis, Airton Mota Moreira Source Type: research