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Superselective embolization with coils in high-flow priapism
Oliver Kress1, A Heidenreich, Klaus Jochen Klose
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Philipps-University-Hospital, Baldingerstrasse, D-35033 Marburg, Germany. kresso@mailer.uni-marburg.de
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
|September 27, 2002
Summary
Arterial priapism, a rare condition in children, can result from perineal trauma. Superselective embolization effectively treated a 5-year-old boy with this condition.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Priapism is classified as low-flow (veno-occlusive) or high-flow (arterial).
- High-flow arterial priapism is rare, particularly in pediatric cases.
- Blunt perineal trauma can precipitate arterial priapism.
Observation:
- A 5-year-old boy presented with arterial priapism following blunt perineal trauma.
- The patient's condition was diagnosed as high-flow arterial priapism.
Findings:
- Successful treatment was achieved through superselective embolization.
- Microcoils were utilized for the embolization procedure.
Implications:
- Superselective embolization is an effective treatment for pediatric arterial priapism.
- This case highlights a successful minimally invasive approach for managing priapism secondary to trauma.
- Further research into trauma-induced pediatric priapism and its management is warranted.