What Researchers Did
Researchers reported a unique and extremely rare case of penile glans necrosis following prostatic artery embolization for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
What They Found
They found that penile glans necrosis, a serious complication of prostatic artery embolization, occurred in this patient. Complete resolution of the necrosis was achieved with hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
What This Means for Canadian Patients
Canadian patients undergoing prostatic artery embolization should be aware of rare but serious complications like penile glans necrosis. If such a complication occurs, hyperbaric oxygen therapy may offer a successful treatment option.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, the findings of this study are not generalizable to a broader patient population.