| Literature DB >> 28508252 |
Francisco Cesar Carnevale1, Guilherme Rebello Soares2, Andre Moreira de Assis2, Airton Mota Moreira2, Sardis Honoria Harward3, Giovanni Guido Cerri2.
Abstract
Prostate artery embolization (PAE) has emerged as a new treatment option for patients with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia. The main challenges related to this procedure are navigating arteries with atherosclerosis and anatomical variations, and the potential risk of non-target embolization to pelvic structures due to the presence of collateral shunts and reflux of microparticles. Knowledge of classical vascular anatomy and the most common variations is essential for safe embolization, good clinical practice, and optimal outcomes. The aim of this pictorial essay is to illustrate the pelvic vascular anatomy relevant to PAE in order to provide a practical guide that includes the most common anatomical variants as well as to discuss the technical details related to each.Entities:
Keywords: Anatomy; Arterial; Benign prostatic hyperplasia; Lower urinary tract symptoms; Prostatic artery embolization; Vascular
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28508252 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-017-1687-0
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol ISSN: 0174-1551 Impact factor: 2.740