Table 2.
Change from baseline after prostatic artery embolization
| Variable | n | Median change (range) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPSS | |||
| 6 wk | 4 | −5.50 (−9.00 to −4.00) | 0.125 |
| 12 wk | 4 | −5.00 (−13.00 to −3.00) | 0.0625 |
| CPSI | |||
| 6 wk | 6 | −10.50 (−24.00 to −1.00) | 0.0313 |
| 12 wk | 6 | −9.00 (−27.00 to −5.00) | 0.0313 |
| QoL | |||
| 6 wk | 8 | 1.00 (0-6.00) | 0.125 |
| 12 wk | 8 | 1.50 (0-6.0) | 0.0156 |
| Prostate volume (cm3) | |||
| 6 wk | 8 | −8.00 (−24.7 to 0.40) | 0.0156 |
| 12 wk | 6 | −11.85 (−51.40 to −3.60) | 0.0313 |
Abbreviations: CPSI = Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index; IPSS = International Prostate Symptom Score; QoL = quality of life