[Post-traumatic high-flow priapism in an adolescent]

Prog Urol. 2004 Apr;14(2):234-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The authors report a case of high-flow priapism in an adolescent due to rupture of the deep penile artery after falling astride, confirmed by Doppler ultrasound on the third day after the accident, and treated successfully by highly selective embolization with no harmful effects on erectile function.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Arteries / injuries
  • Embolization, Therapeutic
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Penis / blood supply
  • Penis / injuries*
  • Priapism / etiology*
  • Priapism / therapy
  • Regional Blood Flow