title: Technical Feasibility of Prostatic Artery Embolization From a Transradial Approach.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The objective of this study was to evaluate the technical feasibility of performing prostatic artery embolization (PAE) with a transradial approach (TRA). Nineteen consecutive PAEs performed using a TRA were reviewed to determine the technical success of the procedure, which was defined as bilateral embolization. Procedural details, complications, and limitations were recorded.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Technical success was achieved in all 19 procedures. The associated complications were minor and included two small (< 5 cm) hematomas and one potential case of delayed radial arteritis. PAE performed with a TRA is technically feasible.
authors.affiliation: 1 Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina, 2016 Old Clinic Bldg, CB#7510, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7510.
authors.forename: Ari J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Isaacson
authors.affiliation: 2 Department of Radiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY.
authors.forename: Aaron M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Fischman
authors.affiliation: 1 Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina, 2016 Old Clinic Bldg, CB#7510, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7510.
authors.forename: Charles T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Burke
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D006801:Humans; D059411:Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011467:Prostate / Q000098:blood supply*; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000150:complications*; D017534:Radial Artery
keywords: prostatic artery embolization; radial access; transradial approach