Idiopathic priapism successfully treated by unilateral embolization of internal pudendal artery.
A case is described of idiopathic priapism successfully treated by transcatheter embolization of the left internal pudendal artery with autologous clots. The rationale for the use of this new approach in the treatment of priapism is discussed briefly.
D000368:Aged; D001158:Arteries; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000098:blood supply*; D011317:Priapism / Q000628:therapy*