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[Remission of post-traumatic high flow priapism with embolization with self-coagulum]
D Hierro García1, U Silveira Páez, E Sarmentero Ortiz
1Servicio de Radiología, Hospital Hermanos Ameijeiras, La Habana, Cuba.
Actas Urologicas Espanolas
|May 1, 1996
Summary
Non-ischaemic high flow priapism, a rare condition from genito-perineal trauma, can be treated with selective embolization. This case study shows successful healing in a pediatric patient using autologous coagulation embolization.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Vascular Interventions
Background:
- Non-ischaemic high flow priapism is an uncommon complication following genito-perineal trauma.
- This condition involves abnormal blood flow into the penis, distinct from ischaemic causes.
- Current management often involves selective arterial embolization.
Observation:
- A 9-year-old patient presented with non-ischaemic high flow priapism secondary to genito-perineal trauma.
- The case involved detailed assessment of the vascular anomaly.
- Treatment focused on occluding the abnormal arterial flow.
Findings:
- Selective embolization of the internal pudendal artery was performed.
- Autologous coagulation was utilized as the embolic agent.
- Successful resolution of the priapism and complete healing were achieved post-procedure.
Implications:
- This case highlights the efficacy of selective embolization using autologous coagulation for pediatric non-ischaemic high flow priapism.
- It presents a viable, minimally invasive treatment option for this rare condition.
- Further research may explore this technique in similar pediatric vascular emergencies.