A Rare Entity in Children: Two Cases of Post-traumatic Priapism With Spontaneous Resolution

Mohammed Alblooshi1, Masih Abdul Kader2, Mustafa Hamchou1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, ARE.

Cureus
|March 7, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Conservative management, including penile shaft compression, effectively treated high-flow priapism in two pediatric patients following trauma. This approach offers a viable alternative to invasive procedures for similar cases.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Urology
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Post-traumatic high-flow priapism is a rare condition in children, often resulting from perineal or groin injuries.
  • Arteriovenous fistulas are the common underlying pathology in these cases.
  • Traditional management may involve invasive surgical or interventional procedures.