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Selective arterial embolization of idiopathic priapism

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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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  1. Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Temple University Hospital, Broad and Ontario Streeds, 19140, Philadelphia, PA, USA

    Gary S. Cohen M.D., Larry Braunstein & David S. Ball

  2. Department of Urology, Temple University Hospital, Broad and Ontario Streets, 19140, Philadelphia, PA, USA

    Paul J. Roberto, Jeffrey Reich & Phillip Hanno

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Cohen, G.S., Braunstein, L., Ball, D.S. et al. Selective arterial embolization of idiopathic priapism. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 19, 47–49 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02560148

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