Current Status of Prostate Artery Embolization for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: Review of World Literature - 01/10/15
, Bhavan Prasad Rai b, Rajesh Nair c, Bhaskar K. Somani dAbstract |
Prostate artery embolization has emerged as a promising treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia. However, although it has gained increasing attention in radiology literature, it remains under–reported from a urologic perspective. We aim at providing an up-to-date review of this minimally invasive technique. Evidence suggests it is a promising and effective option for patients with large prostate volumes, multiple comorbidities, and suboptimal results from pharmacotherapy. Larger, randomized studies with longer follow–up periods are needed for this technique to be formally established in the urology community.
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Vol 86 - N° 4
P. 676-681 - octobre 2015 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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