<abstract xml:lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><bold>Background.</bold> Priapism, persistent erection without arousal, can be classified into low-flow (venous or ischemic) and high-flow (arterial or non-ischemic). The diagnosis of high-flow priapism can be confirmed by colour Doppler and arteriography and it is usually treated by the endovascular embolization.<bold>Case report.</bold> We present a case of a 20-year-old man with a post-traumatic high-flow priapism as a result of the previous perineal trauma. After a period of watchful waiting and an unsuccessful attempt at endovascular embolization using the resorptive gelatinous foam he was successfully treated by the endovascular embolization using N-butylcyanoacrylate.<bold>Conclusions.</bold> High-flow priapism can be successfully treated by the endovascular embolization, but the optimal choice of the embolization agent and a careful technique is essential.</abstract>

Background. Priapism, persistent erection without arousal, can be classified into low-flow (venous or ischemic) and high-flow (arterial or non-ischemic). The diagnosis of high-flow priapism can be confirmed by colour Doppler and arteriography and it is usually treated by the endovascular embolization.Case report. We present a case of a 20-year-old man with a post-traumatic high-flow priapism as a result of the previous perineal trauma. After a period of watchful waiting and an unsuccessful attempt at endovascular embolization using the resorptive gelatinous foam he was successfully treated by the endovascular embolization using N-butylcyanoacrylate.Conclusions. High-flow priapism can be successfully treated by the endovascular embolization, but the optimal choice of the embolization agent and a careful technique is essential.

Post-traumatic high-flow priapism treated by endovascular embolization using N-butyl-cyanoacrylate

University Department of Diagnostic and Interventional radiology, University Hospital Center Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

Radiology and Oncology

Background. Priapism, persistent erection without arousal, can be classified into low-flow (venous or ischemic) and high-flow (arterial or non-ischemic). The...

Post-traumatic high-flow priapism treated by endovascular embolization using N-butyl-cyanoacrylate

Pubblicato online: 24 mag 2010

Pagine: 103 - 106

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10019-010-0024-x

Parole chiave
priapism, endovascular embolization, angiography, Doppler duplex ultrasonography, MRI angiography

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Post-traumatic high-flow priapism treated by endovascular embolization using N-butyl-cyanoacrylate

Pubblicato online: 24 mag 2010

Pagine: 103 - 106

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10019-010-0024-x

Parole chiavepriapism, endovascular embolization, angiography, Doppler duplex ultrasonography, MRI angiography

This content is open access.

Parole chiave
priapism, endovascular embolization, angiography, Doppler duplex ultrasonography, MRI angiography