Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a very common disease which reduces the quality of life for many men as the enlarged prostate ‘pinches’ the urethra and prevents complete emptying of the bladder, resulting in the need to pass urine very frequently, including during the night, disturbing sleep. The purpose of prostatic artery embolization (PAE) is to limit the symptoms of BPH by reducing the blood supply to the prostate gland, causing it to shrink.