Prostate Artery Embolization - Adverse Events and Peri-Procedural Management

Tech Vasc Interv Radiol. 2020 Sep;23(3):100692. doi: 10.1016/j.tvir.2020.100692. Epub 2020 Oct 8.

Abstract

As prostate artery embolization (PAE) for treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms attributed to benign prostatic hyperplasia becomes more commonly performed, operator knowledge of the adverse events is essential to inform patient selection, patient preparation, and postprocedural management. The aim of this article is to discuss the incidence, presentation, and management of adverse effects after PAE.

Keywords: BPH; Prostate artery embolization; angiography.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Embolization, Therapeutic / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms / diagnostic imaging
  • Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms / physiopathology
  • Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms / therapy*
  • Male
  • Prostate / blood supply*
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia / diagnostic imaging
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia / physiopathology
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia / therapy*
  • Radiography, Interventional / adverse effects*
  • Risk Factors
  • Treatment Outcome