Retrospective study evaluates MRI and urodynamic predictors of clinical success in BPH treatment, suggesting limited predictive value.
Key Points
This study aims to assess how pre-procedural MRI and urodynamic findings can predict the success of prostate artery embolization for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Retrospective observational study of 76 patients with BPH undergoing PAE.
Recorded baseline clinical, MRI, and urodynamic parameters.
Performed statistical analysis and multivariate logistic regression to identify predictors.
Clinical success achieved in 54 patients (71.1%).
Patients with successful outcomes had significant improvements in IPSS, Qmax, and post-void residual volume (p < 0.001).
Prostate volume had a borderline negative association with clinical success (β = −0.019, p = 0.051).