Prostatic arterial embolization for benign prostatic hyperplasia：its prospect and challenge

VernacularTitle:前列腺动脉栓塞术治疗良性前列腺增生症的前景与挑战
Author: Guodong ZHANG ; Feng DUAN ; Kai YUAN ; Maoqiang WANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: benign prostatic hyperplasia; prostatic arterial embolization; therapy
From: Journal of Interventional Radiology 2014;(8):735-738
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Super-selective transcatheter prostatic arterial embolization is a newly-developed minimally invasive treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia with good maneuverability, safety and fewer complications. The short-term and mid-term follow-up has proved that it has higher clinical efficacy in improving the quality of life by alleviating lower urinary tract symptoms. It emerges as an innovative technology in urology and interventional radiology. In order to ensure a successful procedure with satisfactory clinical outcome the most important considerations when performing prostatic arterial embolization are to precisely identify the prostatic artery, to correctly differentiate the anastomoses with surrounding arteries, and to properly select embolic agents. This paper aims to make a comprehensive review on the progress and current situation of prostatic arterial embolization with a focus on the clinical issues and technical challenges.