Table 4 Magnetic resonance imaging findings at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after the procedure (patients, n = 44)
Time/findings | Visualisation of fibre track | Post-treatment cavity | Urethra preservation | Periurethral oedema | Prostate volume reduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 month | 43 (97%) | 41 (93%) | 44 (100%) | 42 (95%) | 2 (5%) |
3 months | 37 (84%) | 36 (81%) | 44 (100%) | 31 (100%) | 12 (27%) |
6 months | 29 (65%) | 30 (68%) | 44 (100%) | 11 (70%) | 21(48%) |
12 months | 22 (50%) | 13 (30%) | 44 (100%) | 3 (7%) | 38 (89%) |