Published November 1996 | Version v1
Journal article

Selective Arterial Embolization of Idiopathic Priapism

  • 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)

Description

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

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
Journal Volume
19
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 47-49
ISSN
0174-1551
CODEN
CAIRDG

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
39093232
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
ARTERIES; CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES; CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM; FAILURES; SURGERY
Descriptors DEC
BLOOD VESSELS; BODY; CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM; DISEASES; MEDICINE; ORGANS

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Copyright (c) 1996 Springer-Verlag New York Inc.