[A case of post-traumatic high flow priapism]

Nihon Hinyokika Gakkai Zasshi. 2003 Jul;94(5):578-81. doi: 10.5980/jpnjurol1989.94.578.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

We report a case of 50-year-old man with high flow priapism after blunt perineal trauma. Patient evaluation included intracavernal blood-gasometry, cavernography, color flow Doppler sonography, and internal pudendal arteriography. Although conservative treatment had been tried by an alpha-adrenergic agent, temporary effect was only obtained. We could successfully treat the priapism by percutaneous embolization of the left internal pudendal artery with autologous blood clot and Gelatin. 3 months after the embolization, erectile function of the patient recovered. High flow priapism as reported to date in the literature is also briefly reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Perineum / injuries*
  • Priapism / diagnostic imaging
  • Priapism / etiology
  • Priapism / therapy*
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / therapy*