Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE)

The prostate is a gland that produces some of the fluid that contains sperm at some stage in ejaculation. The prostate gland surrounds the urethra, the tube via which urine passes out of the body. An enlarged prostate means the gland has grown bigger. Prostate enlargement happens to nearly all men as they get older. An enlarged prostate is frequently called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It is now not cancer, and it does now not increase your risk for prostate cancer. The proper purpose of prostate growth is unknown. Factors linked to getting old and changes in the cells of the testicles may have a role in the increase of the gland, as properly as testosterone levels. Men who have had their testicles removed at a younger age do not improve BPH.Also, if the testicles are removed after a man develops BPH, the prostate starts to shrink in size. However, this is now not a preferred therapy for an enlarged prostate.

Symptoms:

Urinary incontinence, that can variety from a few leaking to entire lack of bladder control, irritating voiding signs and symptoms Increased urinary frequency, urgency, and ache upon urination.

Process:

PAE is executed via a small catheter inserted via way of means of your interventional radiologist into the artery for your groin. The interventional radiologist will then manual the catheter into the vessels that deliver blood for your prostate. An arteriogram (an X-ray wherein dye is injected into the blood vessels) is completed to map the blood vessels feeding your prostate. The agent (glue/particles)is injected via the catheter and into the blood vessels that feed your prostate to lessen its blood deliver. The interventional radiologist will flow the catheter with the intention to deal with the alternative facet of your prostate, repeating the stairs above. Following this process the prostate will start to shrink, relieving and enhancing signs generally inside days of the process.

What to expect:

• Day Care
• No complications of surgery
• Covid safe center
• 100% vaccinated staff