title: Selective arterial embolization in the treatment of arterial priapism.
abstract: Arterial or 'high-flow' priapism is a rare complication of penile or perineal trauma. The case is reported of a patient with a more than 2-week history of priapism who was successfully treated by selective arterial embolization, with maintenance of potency.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, UK.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Webber
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Thirsk
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Moffat
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hussey
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005781:Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable; D006490:Hemostatics; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000098:blood supply; D010502:Perineum / Q000293:injuries; D011317:Priapism / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D006490:Hemostatics