Interventional therapy for priapism caused by arteriovenous fistula of penis:the nursing experience in two patients
- VernacularTitle:介入治疗阴茎动静脉瘘致阴茎异常勃起二例的护理体会
- Author:
Jinxia PENG
;
Ping LIU
;
Hongtao JIA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
interventional therapy;
penis;
arteriovenous fistula;
priapism;
nursing
- From:
Journal of Interventional Radiology
2006;0(07):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To discuss the perioperative nursing measures for interventional treatment of priapism caused by arteriovenous fistula of penis in order to reduce the operation-related complications and to promote rehabilitation.Methods A series of nursing steps were carried out in 2 patients who suffered from priapism caused by arteriovenous fistula of penis and received interventional therapy.The nursing measures included preoperative psychological nursing,routine preoperative examinations,promotion of friendly relations between nurse and patient,preparation for the operation method,the preparation of skin,postoperative nursing of patient's position,observation of penis erection and vital signs,postoperative psychological nursing,and the health guidance at the time of discharge.Results After the interventional therapy two patients were successfully cured at the time of discharge.No complications related to the operation occurred.Three months after the operation the erect function of the penis remained normal.Conclusion The interventional therapy is a safe and reliable technique for priapism caused by arteriovenous fistula of penis.The proper and effective perioperative and postoperative nursing measures can surely improve the successful rate of interventional treatment as well as prevent the occurrence of complications.
