| Literature DB >> 29770312 |
Mario Petrillo1, Filippo Pesapane1,2, Enrico Maria Fumarola1,2, Ilaria Emili2, Marzia Acquasanta2, Francesca Patella1,2, Salvatore Alessio Angileri1, Umberto G Rossi3, Igor Piacentini4, Antonio Maria Granata5, Anna Maria Ierardi1, Gianpaolo Carrafiello1.
Abstract
Prostatectomy via open surgery or transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is the standard treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Several patients present contraindication for standard approach, individuals older than 60 years with urinary tract infection, strictures, post-operative pain, incontinence or urinary retention, sexual dysfunction, and blood loss are not good candidates for surgery. Prostatic artery embolization (PAE) is emerging as a viable method for patients unsuitable for surgery. In this article, we report results about technical and clinical success and safety of the procedure to define the current status.Entities:
Keywords: Prostate gland; embolization; interventional radiology; review
Year: 2018 PMID: 29770312 PMCID: PMC5938262 DOI: 10.21037/gs.2018.03.01
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Gland Surg ISSN: 2227-684X