Selective Arterial Embolization of Idiopathic Priapism

Journal Article · Fri Nov 15 00:00:00 EST 1996 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S002709900010· OSTI ID:21080563

Cohen, Gary S; Braunstein, Larry; Ball, David S ^[1]; Roberto, Paul J; Reich, Jeffrey; Hanno, Phillip ^[2]

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1. Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Temple University Hospital, Broad and Ontario Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19140 (United States)
2. Department of Urology, Temple University Hospital, Broad and Ontario Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19140 (United States)

We report a case of idiopathic priapism that was only identified as high-flow or arterial priapism after drainage of the corpora cavernosa. Following failure of conservative and surgical treatment attempts, two consecutive embolizations of a unilateral penile artery were performed with gelgoam particles.

• OSTI ID: 21080563
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Vol. 19, Issue 1; Other Information: DOI: 10.1007/s002709900010; Copyright (c) 1996 Springer-Verlag New York Inc; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0174-1551
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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