Recanalization of prostatic artery chronic total occlusion prior to prostatic artery embolization

Urinary obstruction secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia is a late manifestation of the disease, and a poor prognostic sign for responding to conservative therapies. Prostatic artery embolization - when performed successfully - can be an effective treatment for reducing obstructive urinary symp...

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Published in:Radiology case reports 2019-04, Vol.14 (4), p.480-482
Main Authors: Plotnik, Adam N, Roberts, Dustin G, Srinivasa, Ravi N, McWilliams, Justin P
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Language:English
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Interventional Radiology
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Summary:Urinary obstruction secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia is a late manifestation of the disease, and a poor prognostic sign for responding to conservative therapies. Prostatic artery embolization - when performed successfully - can be an effective treatment for reducing obstructive urinary symptoms. Outlined in this report is the successful recanalization of a prostatic artery chronic total occlusion prior to embolization in an 89-year-old man with benign prostatic hyperplasia, who initially presented with urinary obstruction. Prostatic artery recanalization was possible using a specialized crossing technique from peripheral arterial disease interventions, and allowed for more distal embolization of the prostate gland. This technique may be useful when advanced atherosclerotic disease limits the feasibility and clinical success of prostatic artery embolization.
ISSN:1930-0433
1930-0433
DOI:10.1016/j.radcr.2019.01.017