[High-flow priapism. Echographic diagnosis and treatment using selective embolization of the cavernous artery]

Arch Esp Urol. 2003 Mar;56(2):185-8.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Objectives: To report a case of high flow priapism and to review its diagnostic methodology and treatment options.

Methods: A 25-year-old patient consulted with prolonged erection after penile trauma. Colour Doppler ultrasound and angiogram were performed to confirm diagnosis. Cavernous artery selective embolization with reabsorbable material was performed.

Results: The case was resolved, and erectile function recovered.

Conclusions: Colour Doppler ultrasound allows to diagnose high flow priapism. Angiography, in addition to diagnosis confirmation, allows performing selective cavernous artery embolization, which is currently the treatment of choice because it resolves the clinical picture preserving erectile function.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Occupational
  • Adult
  • Aneurysm, False / etiology*
  • Aneurysm, False / therapy
  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Fibrin Foam
  • Fistula / complications
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Penis / blood supply
  • Penis / injuries
  • Priapism / therapy*
  • Urethral Diseases / complications
  • Urinary Fistula / complications
  • Vascular Diseases / complications

Substances

  • Fibrin Foam