Purpose: Our aim is to compare N-butyl cyanoacrylate (NBCA) glue and non-spherical polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) particles for prostatic artery embolization (PAE) for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) to treat lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and report their feasibility, safety, and short-term effectiveness.
Materials And Methods: 110 patients (mean age: 72.6 years) with BPH related to LUTS were divided into two groups, PAE was performed in one group with 250 - 355 μm non-spherical PVA particles.
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