Prostatic artery embolization: magnetic resonance image (MRI) findings in the early detection of prostate infarction in a canine spontaneous benign prostatic hyperplasia model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose was to assess the association between prostate infarction and prostate volume (PV) reduction after prostatic artery embolization (PAE) and define the best time point in detection of prostate infarction.

Methods

Ten male beagles (3.5-6.4 years) with spontaneous benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) underwent PAE. Magnetic resonance image (MRI) was conducted immediately before and 1 week, 2 weeks and 1 month after PAE to document prostate infarcts and measure PV. The sum of infarct areas (SUMIA) was measured and calculated using OsiriX software. Spearman's rank correlation was used to estimate the relationship of PV reduction rate with infarction percentage and SUMIA reduction.

Results

In comparison with baseline data, significant PV reduction (P<0.0

SUBMITTER: Lucas-Cava V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7947470 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature