High-flow priapism: An overview of diagnostic and therapeutic concepts

Can J Urol. 2006 Oct;13(5):3283-90.

Abstract

We describe the case of a 23 year-old man with high-flow priapism following blunt perineal trauma. He was treated successfully with super-selective embolization with a resorbable material (gel foam). We will review the pathophysiology, etiology, and diagnosis and treatment approaches of high-flow priapism based on a review of the medical literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiography
  • Athletic Injuries / complications
  • Embolization, Therapeutic
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Penis / blood supply
  • Priapism / diagnosis*
  • Priapism / etiology
  • Priapism / therapy*
  • Regional Blood Flow