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Case Reports
. 2015 Oct;97(7):e108-11.
doi: 10.1308/rcsann.2015.0026.

Quantitative functional outcomes of the conservative management of partial segmental thrombosis of the corpus cavernosum

H Gresty  1 , S Tadtayev  2 , N Arumainayagam  1 , S Patel  3 , C King  2 , G Boustead  2 , F Banks  3
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Quantitative functional outcomes of the conservative management of partial segmental thrombosis of the corpus cavernosum

H Gresty et al. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2015 Oct.

Abstract

The low incidence of partial segmental thrombosis of the corpus cavernosum (PSTCC) means its management is guided by isolated case reports. Erectile function is an important outcome that has not been described quantitatively in the literature. We present two cases of PSTCC managed conservatively. Although both patients reported resolution of local symptoms, formal analysis of sexual function at follow-up review has revealed that only one achieved complete recovery.

Keywords: Corpus cavernosum thrombosis; PSTCC; Partial priapism.

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Figure 1
Figure 1
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) from case A at presentation (left) and at 6 weeks (right): axial T2 weighted MRI (A), axial short tau inversion recovery MRI (B), axial gadolinium enhanced MRI (C) and sagittal gadolinium enhanced MRI (D)
Figure 2
Figure 2
T2 weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) from case B: sagittal MRI of left (unaffected) side (A), sagittal MRI of right (affected) side (B), axial view (C) and coronal view (D)
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