[A case of high-flow priapism successfully treated with percutaneous selective embolization of the internal pudendal artery]

Rozhl Chir. 1998 Nov;77(11):504-7.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

Relatively rare high-flow priapism is most frequently caused by contusion or direct injury of the cavernous artery with a subsequent uncontrolled inflow of arterial blood into the cavernous bodies. Knowledge of this pathophysiology and the development of intervention radiology made a more selective therapeutic approach possible. The authors present a report on a case of arterial or high-flow priapism which was successfully resolved by a minimally invasive approach--percutaneous superselective transcatheter embolization of the internal pudendal artery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Penis / blood supply*
  • Penis / injuries
  • Priapism / etiology
  • Priapism / physiopathology
  • Priapism / therapy*
  • Radiography, Interventional
  • Regional Blood Flow