Prostatic artery embolization for intractable hematuria in patients with unregulated coagulation parameters: three case reports

Abstract

Introduction: Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a prevalent disease that could be responsible of severe intractable hematuria requiring invasive surgical management. Case presentation: We report three high-risk cases presented with intractable hematuria of prostatic origin with high medical co-morbidities treated safely and effectively by prostatic artery embolization with favorable outcomes. Conclusions: In non-surgical, anticoagulated patients, prostatic artery embolization represents a safe and effective intervention for the treatment of intractable hematuria related to benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Keywords

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia
• gross hematuria
• angioembolization
• coagulation disorders