WHEN MIGHT IT HELP?
When is this considered?
- Troublesome urinary symptoms linked to benign prostatic enlargement
- Review by a relevant specialist and appropriate investigations
- A reasoned comparison of medicine, surgery and embolization options
Assessment comes first
Review may include symptom scores, prostate imaging, urine testing and information from a urologist, depending on the clinical picture.
What might treatment involve?
PAE uses arterial catheterization and imaging guidance in a hospital angiography suite to reduce blood supply to selected areas of the prostate.
What else could help?
Medication, observation, minimally invasive urological procedures and surgery remain important options.
Risks and limitations
Bruising, urinary symptoms after treatment, infection, contrast-related effects, non-target embolization and incomplete response are potential risks.
Questions patients ask
Does PAE treat prostate cancer?
No. PAE for benign enlargement is not a cancer treatment, and suspicious findings require appropriate evaluation.
Is PAE better than surgery for every patient?
No. The best option depends on anatomy, symptoms, priorities and specialist assessment.
Treatment arrangements: Hospital-based angiographic procedure; initial consultation can be arranged through JONNA CLINIC.
This page provides general information, not a diagnosis or a recommendation to undergo a procedure. Urgent or worsening symptoms should be assessed promptly by an appropriate medical service.
