Prostate Artery Embolization for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Current Status

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• 作者：Anirudh Mirakhur ; MD ; Justin P. McWilliams ; MD ; ^{jumcwilliams@mednet.ucla.edu}
• 关键词：Embolization ; Interventional radiology ; Lower urinary tract symptoms ; Prostatic hyperplasia ; Transurethral resection of prostate
• 刊名：Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal
• 出版年：2017
• 出版时间：February 2017
• 年：2017
• 卷：68
• 期：1
• 页码：84-89
• 全文大小：223 K
• 卷排序：68

文摘

Prostate artery embolization has garnered much attention as a promising treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia. We aim to provide an up-to-date review of this minimally invasive technique, including discussion of potential benefits and technical challenges. Current evidence suggests it is a safe and effective option for patients with medication-refractory urinary obstructive symptoms who are poor surgical candidates or refuse surgical therapy. Larger, randomized studies with long-term follow-up data are needed for this technique to be formally established in the treatment paradigm for benign prostatic hyperplasia.