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Journal of Sexual Medicine, 2004 Priapism is a relatively uncommon condition that may present as a medical emergency associated with significant pain and anxiety in the veno-occlusive or low-flow variant. Pharmacologic advances and, specifically, the availability of intracavemosal alpha-agonist therapy have dramatically improved the prospects of resolution for patients with low-flow ...
Sverrir Kristinsson +2 more
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International Journal of Medicine and Health Development, 2003 Aim: To explore the aetiological factors, pathogenesis and management of priapism and highlight its peculiar features in Nigerians. Materials & Methods: A literature search was carried out using MEDLINE, these were reviewed in line with the aims for ...
Fred O Ugwumba, Aloy E Aghaji
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International Journal of Impotence Research, 2000 Priapism is a prolonged, painful, penile erection that fails to subside despite orgasm. An erection lasting longer than 4-6 h is considered to be priapic; nevertheless, pain does not usually ensue until 6-8 h have elapsed. Priapism is considered a failure of the detumescence mechanism, which may be due to excess release of contractile neurotransmitters,
A, Melman, S, Serels
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Priapism in Sickle Cell Disease: An Evaluation of the Knowledge of an at Risk Population in Jamaica
Sexual Medicine, 2021 Introduction: Ischemic priapism is characterized by painful erections that may lead to erectile dysfunction. Men with sickle cell disease (SCD) are particularly prone to this condition, however, the knowledge among this population with respect to ...
Nichelle Whyte, MBBS (Hons), MRCS (Ed) +2 more
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Priapism due to chronic myelocytic leukemia
Urology Case Reports, 2022 Priapism is defined as a whole or partial penile erection that persists for more than 4 hours without stimulation. Hematologic disorders are a significant risk factor for ischemic priapism.
Syarif +5 more
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PLoS ONE, 2021 Background Priapism impairs quality of life and has a predilection for males with sickle cell disease (SCD). The Priapism Impact Profile (PIP) is a novel 12-item instrument designed to measure general health-related impact of priapism.
Belinda F. Morrison +7 more
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Urologia Internationalis, 2010 A case report of a 27-year-old male with segmental priapism of the left proximal corpus cavernosum is presented. Treatment consisted in evacuation and irrigation of the corpus.
M, Borrelli +4 more
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Case Reports in Psychiatry, 2021 In this case report, a patient with schizophrenia experienced recurrent priapism while undergoing treatment of acute psychosis. This necessitated a review of the emergent treatment of priapism and discussion of the difficulties in treating priapism in a ...
Alexandra L. Dodd +2 more
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Clinical Management of Priapism: A Review [PDF]
The World Journal of Men's Health, 2016 Priapism is defined as a persistent and painful erection lasting longer than four hours without sexual stimulation. Based on episode history and pathophysiology, priapism is classified into three subtypes: ischemic (low-flow), non-ischemic (high-flow ...
Kazuyoshi Shigehara, Mikio Namiki
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Combination High Flow Priapism With Low Flow Priapism: Case Report
Sexual Medicine, 2019 Introduction: Priapism is defined as a persistent penile erection lasting longer than 4 hours and unrelated to sexual activity. It is one of the most common emergencies treated by urologists. Advances in understanding the pathophysiology of various types
Alejandro Carvajal, MD +1 more
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