Prostatic artery embolization
Prostatic Artery Embolization (Pronunciation: prahs-TAT-ik AR-te-ree em-boh-lih-ZAY-shun) is a medical procedure used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition characterized by the enlargement of the prostate gland.
Etymology
The term "Prostatic Artery Embolization" is derived from three words: "Prostatic" which refers to the prostate gland, "Artery" which is a type of blood vessel, and "Embolization" which is a medical procedure that obstructs blood flow.
Procedure
During Prostatic Artery Embolization, a small catheter is inserted into the femoral artery in the groin. This catheter is guided to the prostatic arteries, which supply blood to the prostate gland. Small particles are then injected into these arteries to block the blood flow, causing the prostate gland to shrink.
Related Terms
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged.
- Prostate Gland: A gland in males that secretes a fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.
- Femoral Artery: The main artery providing blood to the lower limb.
- Catheter: A thin tube made from medical grade materials serving a broad range of functions.
- Blood Vessel: The veins, arteries and capillaries through which blood circulates.
See Also
- Urology: The branch of medicine that focuses on surgical and medical diseases of the male and female urinary-tract system and the male reproductive organs.
- Interventional Radiology: A medical specialty that performs minimally invasive procedures using medical imaging guidance.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Prostatic artery embolization
- Wikipedia's article - Prostatic artery embolization
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