Table 3.
Clinical values over time of response variables after PAE
| Variable | 1 Mo (n = 105) | 3 Mo (n = 105) | 6 Mo (n = 105) | 12 Mo (n = 94) | 24 Mo (n = 84) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | P Values | |
| Age(year) | 71.5 ± 12.5 | 71.5 ± 12.5 | 71.5 ± 12.5 | 72.5 ± 11.5 | 70.5 ± 11.0 | _ |
| IPSS(point) | 9.5 ± 5.5 | 8.5 ± 3.0 | 7.5 ± 4.0 | 8.0 ± 4.5 | 9.0 ± 5.5 | <0.01 |
| QoL score | 2.5 ± 1.0 | 3.0 ± 0.5 | 3.0 ± 1.0 | 2.5 ± 1.5 | 3.0 ± 1.0 | <0.01 |
| PV (mL) | 103.8 ± 30.0 | 72.5 ± 25.0 | 70.0 ± 15.0 | 68.5 ± 15.0 | 69.0 ± 18.0 | <0.01 |
| Qmax (mL/s) | 14.0 ± 3.5 | 15.0 ± 4.5 | 15.5 ± 6.5 | 14.5 ± 5.0 | 14.5 ± 3.5 | <0.01 |
| PVR (mL) | 45.0 ± 20.0 | 40.0 ± 25.0 | 35.0 ± 15.0 | 40.0 ± 20.0 | 40.0 ± 15.0 | <0.01 |
| IIEF-5 (point) | 11.0 ± 5.0 | 10.0 ± 4.0 | 12.0 ± 3.0 | 13.0 ± 2.0 | 10.0 ± 2.5 | 0.6 |
IIEF-5 = International Index of Erectile Function short form, IPSS = International Prostate Symptom Score, PSA = prostatic specific antigen, PV = prostate volume, PVR = postvoid residual urine, Qmax=peak urinary flow rate, QoL = quality of life.