BACKGROUND High-flow (non-ischemic) priapism is a rare urological condition usually related to blind trauma to the penis or perineum causing an arterial-lacunar fistula. It can be treated conservatively, but in some cases when conservative treatment fails, the interventional approach is indicated. In the past, only surgical treatment was available, which was associated with a significant risk of complications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: True aneurysms of peripancreatic arterial arcades (PAAAs) coexisting with celiac axis lesion are often asymptomatic. However, they may rupture regardless of their size and cause life-threatening hypovolemia. No treatment guidelines exist to date.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPermanent hypoparathyroidism following thyroid surgery is rare. Its prevalence is reported to be below 1-2% if surgery is performed by experienced thyroid surgeons. Parathyroid identification and preservation with good vascular supply is the mainstay of safe thyroid surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF. True aneurysms of peripancreatic arterial arcades (PAAAs) are rare. Most of them coexist with celiac axis stenosis/occlusion due to median arcuate ligament (MAL) compression or atherosclerosis.
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