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Prostatic artery embolization

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Prostatic artery embolization (or prostate artery embolisation) is a new/experimental treatment for benign prostatic hypertrophy. It is a minimally invasive procedure performed under local anaesthesia and as an outpatient procedure.[1]

Clinical studies

Clinical studies started in June 2008 in Brazil, and early results were encouraging.[1] Results from a UK study have shown it to be a safe procedure but it "was associated with persistent symptoms after 1 year"[2]

There is a clinical study in USA.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ a b Early results of prostatic artery embolization are encouraging. Apr 2012
  2. ^ Prostate Artery Embolization Safe Option for Benign Hyperplasia. 2015
  3. ^ CT:Efficacy of Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE) in Patients With Severe Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
  4. ^ Prostatic Artery Embolization: IR Researchers Busy With US Clinical Trials 2015 inc history, patient selection, and cost


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