Revascularization surgery for penile calciphylaxis

J Vasc Surg. 2013 Dec;58(6):1665-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2013.02.030. Epub 2013 Apr 6.

Abstract

Calciphylaxis, a systemic disorder seen in 1%-4% of patients with end-stage renal disease, is a cause of penile ischemic gangrene. We present a case of successful revascularization surgery for penile calciphylaxis. An arterial bypass to the deep dorsal penile vein relieved the rest pain and stopped expansion of the gangrenous lesion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Calciphylaxis / diagnosis
  • Calciphylaxis / etiology
  • Calciphylaxis / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / complications*
  • Male
  • Penile Diseases / diagnosis
  • Penile Diseases / etiology
  • Penile Diseases / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures / methods*