Management of Priapism

Brian V. Le, Arthur L. Burnett

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Abstract

Priapism is a pathological condition characterized by prolonged erection and is a potential urologic emergency. This chapter outlines the management approach to evaluating, diagnosing, and treating priapism. Key components of the evaluation include expeditious and correct classification of priapism and implementation of appropriate therapies in a timely fashion. If ischemic priapism is the etiology, then stepwise therapeutic maneuvers should be implemented to correct the compartment syndrome, reestablish blood flow, and relieve pain. Medical and surgical management options are reviewed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationContemporary Endocrinology
PublisherHumana Press Inc.
Pages325-333
Number of pages9
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016

Publication series

NameContemporary Endocrinology
ISSN (Print)2523-3785
ISSN (Electronic)2523-3793

Keywords

  • Cavernosal blood gas
  • Ischemic
  • Nonischemic
  • Priapism
  • Recurrent
  • Shunts

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
  • Endocrinology

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