Entertainment » OtherPosted at: Aug 12 2016 2:24PM Rare form of embolisation treatment performed at KIMSKochi, Aug 12(UNI) In a rare form of embolisation treatment or prostrate enlargement, an Omani patient with urinary retention and dependent on catheter for more than 50 days was successfully treated at KIMS Hospital, Trivandrum through a radiological procedure called 'Prostratic Artery Embolisation.' This procedure done by KIMS was the first ever performed in Kerala and one of the first few cases in the country, KIMS said in a statement today. In Prostratic Artery Embolisation, the blood supply to the prostrate gland was blocked by a minimal invasive procedure done through a small groin puncture. This leads to shrinkage of prostrate over a period of time, the statement said.Please log in to get detailed story.Tags: #Rare form of embolisation treatment performed at KIMS