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Prostate Artery Embolization for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Case Report and Comprehensive Literature Review.

Om Prakash Bhatta, Rutva Jani, Akhil Dhanjibhai Kakadiya, Iram Fatima, Shubh Mehta, Alen Sam

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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6 authors.

Om Prakash BhattaDepartment of Anaesthesiology, Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, NPL.
Rutva JaniDepartment of Internal Medicine, C. U. Shah Medical College and Hospital, Gujarat, IND.
Akhil Dhanjibhai KakadiyaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Gujarat Medical Education and Research Society (GMERS) Medical College & Hospital, Sola, Ahmedabad, IND.
Iram FatimaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck, USA.
Shubh MehtaDepartment of Internal Medicine, B. J. Medical College and Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, IND.
Alen SamDepartment of Internal Medicine, Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Kozhikode, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This case report describes the successful use of prostate artery embolization (PAE) in a 75-year-old male with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and severe lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) that did not respond to medical therapy. Despite initial treatments, the patient had persistent symptoms and significant prostate enlargement. PAE was chosen for its minimally invasive nature and advantages over traditional surgery. After the procedure, the patient experienced significant improvements, including reduced prostate volume, decreased post-void residual volume, and enhanced urinary flow. Follow-up showed a marked reduction in symptoms. This case highlights PAE as an effective alternative for patients with BPH who do not respond to medical management or are not suitable for conventional surgery. Further research is needed to evaluate long-term outcomes compared to established treatments.

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and bladder (kub)benign prostatic hyperplasia (bph)kidneyslower urinary tract symptoms (luts)minimally invasive surgical technique (mist)prostate artery embolization (pae)ureters

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PMID39925533
PMCPMC11806513

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