Acute management of priapism in men

• Published in: BJU international Vol. 109; no. s3; pp. 15 - 21
• Main Authors: Tay, Yeng K., Spernat, Daniel, Rzetelski‐West, Kathryn, Appu, Sree, Love, Chris
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford, UK Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.04.2012; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: Disease Management; erectile dysfunction; Humans; Injections; Male; Men; penile prosthesis; Physical Therapy Modalities; priapism; Priapism - diagnosis; Priapism - therapy; Sexual disorders; Sympathomimetics - administration & dosage; Treatment Outcome; Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male - methods

What's known on the subject? and What does the study add? Priapism is a rare event. However, various medications and medical conditions may increase the risk. Priapism can be ischaemic, non‐ischaemic or stuttering. It is paramount to distinguish the type of priapism, as misdiagnosis may lead to...