High-flow priapism in children: immediate treatment by selective embolization

Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2001 Oct;11(5):350-3. doi: 10.1055/s-2001-18553.

Abstract

We present a case of a high-flow priapism related to a posttraumatic aneurysm in a ten-year-old boy treated by selective embolization. Patient history and thorough physical examination often lead to the diagnosis of high-flow priapism. Colour-coded duplex ultrasonography confirms the diagnosis, and treatment consists of angiographic embolization.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Priapism / etiology
  • Priapism / therapy*
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / complications