Introduction of prostate artery embolization (PAE) in Sweden

Prostate artery embolization (PAE) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Prostate artery embolization for benign prostatic hyperplasia

Prostate artery embolization (PAE) has emerged as a promising treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). 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 promising and effective option for patients with large prostate...

Review of Prostate Artery Embolization for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

Lower urinary tract symptoms from benign prostatic hyperplasia are a very prevalent disease process which affects more than 40% of men over age 60. When LUTS from BPH become medically refractory, transurethral resection of the prostate and prostatectomy have been the gold standards for treatment. While the efficacy of these procedures has been clearly delineated, they are also associated with s...

THERAPEUTIC EMBOLIZATION OF BRONCHIAL ARTERY FOR MASSIVE HEMOPTYSIS

34 bronchial and 13 intercostal arteries were selectively embolized in 27 patients. The most frequent predisposing factor was either active or residual pulmonary tuberculosis. The procedure was performed with Urografin as the contrast agent, cobra shaped or headhunter catheters, and gelfoam (no. 18) or Ivalon (no. 9) particles. The most common anatomic pattern was a common bonchial artery ...

Bronchial Artery Embolization for Massive Hemoptysis: a Retrospective Study

  Introduction: To assess the efficacy and safety of bronchial artery embolization in the treatment of massive hemoptysis.   Materials and Methods: A retrospective study on 46 patients (26 males and 20 females) who were referred to the Razavi Hospital from April 2009 to May 2012 with massive hemoptysis and had bronchial artery embolization procedures. General characteristics of the patients inc...