Embolization of Arteriocavernous Fistula in Arterial Priapism: A Clinical Case

Abstract

Arterial priapism occurs much less frequently than venous (non-ischemic, low-flow) priapism. Considering the absence of ischemia of the cavernous bodies in arterial priapism, emergency surgical intervention is usually not indicated, and a wait-and-see approach is acceptable. In the absence of spontaneous resolution of arterial priapism, invasive treatment may be performed upon the patient’s desire. Currently, the method of choice is super-selective embolization of branches of the internal pudendal, cavernous, or helical artery. This article presents a clinical case of arterial priapism, in which super-selective embolization of the cavernous artery with PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) embolization agent was performed, resulting in complete resolution of priapism after the operation.