Tips and Tricks for Difficult Prostatic Artery Embolization

Semin Intervent Radiol. 2016 Sep;33(3):236-9. doi: 10.1055/s-0036-1586145.

Abstract

Prostatic artery embolization (PAE) is a promising, new, safe, minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia. However, it can be a one of the most technically difficult interventional radiology procedures because of the challenging anatomy involved. To help achieve technical success and limit complications, the authors present here a series of tips and tricks that have been proven useful from prior PAE experience.

Keywords: interventional radiology; prostatic artery embolization; technique.

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  • Review