Prostatic artery embolization (PAE) is a minimally invasive treatment procedure used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) symptoms. It involves obstructing the small arteries that supply blood to the prostate gland, leading to shrinkage of the gland and relief from BPH symptoms. The procedure provides an effective alternative to traditional treatment options like medications or surgery for patients suffering from BPH, which occurs in over 50% of men aged above 50 years. ... Read more
Prostatic artery embolization (PAE) is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat symptomatic enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). During the procedure, interventional radiologists access the prostatic arteries via catheterization of the femoral artery in the groin. Small gelatin or plastic particles are then injected into the prostatic arteries, which significantly reduces blood flow to the prostate gland and ... Read more
