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Published on: January 7, 2019
[Prostate artery embolization (PAE) : Technique and results]
1Klinik für diagnostische und interventionelle Radiologie und Neuroradiologie, MediClin Robert Janker Klinik, Villenstraße 8, 53129, Bonn, Deutschland. attila.kovacs@mediclin.de.
Clinical/Methodical Issue:
In the treatment of the benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) medical and surgical therapies have been established.
Standard Radiological Methods:
Prostate artery embolization (PAE) is an innovative endovascular technique that might close the gap between both these procedures.
Performance:
The PAE procedure is safe and has a low incidence of side effects. The efficacy of PAE has been proven for medium sized and large sized glands as well as for intravesical protrusions.
Achievements:
The complex mechanism of PAE carries the potential to cure lower urinary tract symptoms as well as to retard the progression of the hyperplasia.
Practical Recommendations:
Data concerning the long-term efficacy are missing at present.
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