%0 Journal Article
%T Post-traumatic high-flow priapism treated by endovascular embolization using N-butyl-cyanoacrylate
%A Marko Rados
%A Vice Sunjara
%A Ivica Sjekavica
%A Ranka Stern Padovan
%J Radiology and Oncology
%@ 1581-3207
%D 2010
%I 
%R 10.2478/v10019-010-0024-x
%X 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.
%K priapism
%K endovascular embolization
%K angiography
%K Doppler duplex ultrasonography
%K MRI angiography
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