Evaluating the results of prostatic arterial embolization for benign prostatic hyperplasia

Dr Phan Hoang Giang1, Dr Nguyen Xuan Hien2, professor Pham Minh Thong2
1 Resident Doctor of College of Medicine - Hospital Bach Mai
2 Doctor of College of Medicine - Hospital Bach Mai

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Abstract

Objective: To describe techniques and early outcomes of PAE in treating BPH patients.
Method and results: from 12/2013 to 11/2014 performed 12 times PAE, average age = 67.1 (51-84), before-intervention average evaluation IPSS, Qol, Qmax (ml/s), PVR (ml), PSA (ng/ml), PV (cm3) are 26.6; 4.8; 8.86; 59; 4.95; 68.7 Post-intervention 3 months decreased 45.86%; 41.67%; 55.76%; 37.96%; 28.75%, 25.47%.
Conclusion: PAE in BPH is safe and effective at the Radiology Department at Bach Mai Hospital.

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