title: Prostate Artery Embolization for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Current Status.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiological Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, USA.
authors.forename: Anirudh
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mirakhur
authors.affiliation: Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiological Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, USA. Electronic address: jumcwilliams@mednet.ucla.edu.
authors.forename: Justin P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: McWilliams
mesh_terms: D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011467:Prostate / Q000473:pathology; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Embolization; Interventional radiology; Lower urinary tract symptoms; Prostatic hyperplasia; Transurethral resection of prostate