Pre-prostatic Arterial Embolization Preparation

Before prostatic arterial embolization (PAE), the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and quality of life (QoL) are used to assess the severity of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) of all patients by clinical observation. The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) is used to assess the Erectile function. The maximum flow rate (Qmax) and the postvoid residual volume (PVR) should be measured. In addition, the baseline of PSA values, transrectal/transabdominal ultrasound (US), and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging should be obtained in all patients [1–7].