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F Lloret¹, A Martínez-Cuesta, P Domínguez

¹Hospital General Universitario Morales Meseguer, Murcia, España.

|March 28, 2008

Summary

High flow priapism, often from traumatic arteriovenous fistulas, can be effectively treated by supraselective embolization. Microcoils offer a viable option for sealing fistulas while preserving erectile function.

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Area of Science:

Urology
Interventional Radiology
Vascular Surgery

Background:

High flow priapism is primarily caused by posttraumatic arteriovenous fistulas.
Treatment focuses on fistula closure while preserving erectile function.

Observation:

Supraselective embolization of the affected artery is a key treatment strategy.
There is ongoing debate regarding the optimal embolic materials.

Findings:

Both reabsorbable and non-reabsorbable materials can be used for embolization.
Microcoils, a type of non-reabsorbable material, demonstrate effectiveness in resolving priapism and maintaining erectile function.
Two cases of bilateral arteriovenous fistulas treated with microcoil embolization are presented.

Implications:

Microcoil embolization presents a successful alternative for managing high flow priapism.
This approach offers effective fistula sealing with minimal damage to surrounding tissues.
Further research may clarify the role of non-reabsorbable materials in priapism treatment.