title: Recurrent idiopathic high-flow priapism treated with selective arterial embolization after repeated initial treatments for low-flow priapism.
abstract: High-flow priapism is most often seen following perineal and penile trauma. We report the case of a 32-year-old man who presented with recurrent idiopathic priapism initially treated as low-flow priapism on 8 previous emergency department visits. Pelvic angiography revealed an abnormal communication between the left cavernosal artery and the left corpus cavernosum and led to the diagnosis of high-flow priapism. Treatment involved embolization of the left common penile artery, which resulted in successful resolution of the recurrent priapism. Our patient's case highlights the importance of an appropriate work-up, including imaging, to distinguish high- and low-flow priapism and to provide appropriate care.
authors.affiliation: University of British Columbia, Island Medical Program, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC.
authors.forename: Christopher J D
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Wallis
authors.forename: Nathan
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Hoag
authors.forename: Peter J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Pommerville
authors.forename: Michael E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Huk