Prostate artery embolization (PAE) is a minimally invasive procedure that can alleviate symptoms related to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) such as urinary frequency, urgency, difficulty starting urination, a weak urinary stream, and feelings of incomplete bladder emptying.
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When is Surgery Indicated?
Patients need surgery if they are having recurrent bladder infections, renal failure, bladder stones, blood in their urine and or the medication does not work or the side effects are too much for the patient to handle.
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You might be a good candidate for PAE if:
● You’re experiencing bothersome urinary symptoms due to an enlarged prostate (like almost 90 % of men over 45 will do in their lifetime!)
● You’ve tried medications but haven’t found relief or are bothered by its severe sexual side effects.
● You want to avoid traditional surgery
● You have other health conditions that make a different type of surgery risky
However, there are many more important factors to consider. We will need to evaluate your specific situation to determine if it’s the best option for you.
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When is Surgery Indicated?
Patients need surgery if they are having recurrent bladder infections, renal failure, bladder stones, blood in their urine and or the medication does not work or the side effects are too much for the patient to handle.
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Prostate artery embolization (PAE) is a minimally invasive procedure that can alleviate symptoms related to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) such as urinary frequency, urgency, difficulty starting urination, a weak urinary stream, and feelings of incomplete bladder emptying.
Who is affected?
Almost 90% of men over the age of 45 will have symptoms of an enlarged prostate (BPH) at some point in their lives.
Typical 1st Treatments
Behavioral Modifications – stopping drink fluids 4 hrs before bed
Oral Medications – Alpha Blockers and 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
(These Medications can cause severe sexual side effects)
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What is a Selective Arterial Prostatic Embolization or PAE? It is a non surgical technique where the blood flow to the prostate is blocked and the prostate shrinks on its own. This is performed in an outpatient interventional radiology practice. Typically patient do not require a catheter after this procedure. This does depend on how large your prostate is.
FDA to expand indication for Merit’s Embosphere® Microspheres. June 22, 2017 – New indication for specific prostate artery embolization. A technique that can treat a mans BPH and improve erections all at the same time.
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There are a number of different procedures that may be used to treat BPH. PAE offers several key advantages that make it an excellent choice for men. These advantages include:
When is Surgery Indicated?
Patients need surgery if they are having recurrent bladder infections, renal failure, bladder stones, blood in their urine and or the medication does not work or the side effects are too much for the patient to handle.
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