Clinical data prior to PAE using Bletilla striata particles and each to follow-up evaluation.

Table 2: Clinical data prior to PAE using Bletilla striata particles and each to follow-up evaluation.

Variable	Before (n = 72)	After (month)				F	P
Variable	Before (n = 72)	1 (n = 68)	3 (n = 68)	6 (n = 68)	12 (n = 68)	F	P
IPSS (point)	25.86 ± 3.53	21.15 ± 3.32	16.23 ± 3.80	12.03 ± 1.77	6.52 ± 1.51	113.42	0.000
QOL score	4.56 ± 0.61	3.73 ± 0.53	2.81 ± 0.45	2.45 ± 0.39	1.26 ± 0.43	95.13	0.001
IIEF (point)	13.48 ± 2.71	13.53 ± 2.63	13.91 ± 2.71	14.00 ± 2.67	13.65 ± 2.17	8.79	0.062
Qmax (ml/s)	9.83 ± 2.14	13.26 ± 1.95	17.01 ± 2.32	17.52 ± 2.13	18.15 ± 2.33	112.18	0.000
PV (ml)	82.61 ± 23.71	73.51 ± 12.58	53.58 ± 9.11	43.64 ± 7.80	32.78 ± 3.54	106.48	0.000
PRV (ml)	131.52 ± 19.13	43.25 ± 7.68	30.63 ± 4.11	13.25 ± 2.93	10.89 ± 2.34	112.41	0.000

IPSS: International prostate symptom score; QOL: Quality of life; IIEF: International index of erectile function; Qmax: Peak urinary flow rate; PV: Prostate volume; PRV: Postvoid residual urine.