Management of Priapism: 2021 Update.
Urol Clin North Am
; 48(4): 565-576, 2021 Nov.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-34602176
ABSTRACT
Priapism is defined as a persistent penile erection lasting more than 4 hours. Priapism is a rare condition but when present it requires prompt evaluation and definitive diagnosis. Priapism has 2 pathophysiologic subtypes ischemic and nonischemic. Ischemic priapism accounts for a majority of cases reported. Ischemic priapism is a urologic emergency and requires intervention to alleviate pain and prevent irreversible damage to erectile tissues. This article highlights current guidelines and the contemporary literature on priapism.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Priapism
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Guideline
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Urol Clin North Am
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States