Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE) is a minimally invasive interventional radiology procedure used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common condition in aging men characterized by an enlarged prostate gland. The PAE procedure involves the insertion of a catheter through the femoral artery, followed by the injection of tiny particles or embolic agents into the arteries that supply blood to the prostate. This causes a reduction in blood flow to the prostate, leading to its ... Read more
Prostatic artery embolization is a minimally invasive procedure performed to treat symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It involves blocking the blood vessels that supply the prostate gland to reduce its size. With advancing age, the chances of developing BPH increases as the prostate gland enlarges. This frequently causes symptoms such as difficulty urinating, urine retention, and urgency. The procedure provides rapid and long lasting relief from ... Read more
Prostatic artery embolization is a minimally invasive procedure performed to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) by reducing blood flow to the prostate using tiny synthetic particles delivered via catheter from the groin area. It provides an alternative to medication and surgery, offering advantages like faster recovery time, lesser complications and cost effectiveness. The ... Read more