Priapism: Current concepts

The treatment options for the management of the patient with priapism have changed markedly within the past several years. When possible, the underlying cause of the priapism should be identified. Therapy should be guided by the results of aspiration of the blood-filled corpora cavernosa of the erec...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Annals of emergency medicine 1989-09, Vol.18 (9), p.980-983
Hauptverfasser:	O'Brien, Walter M, O'Connor, Kevin P, Lynch, John H
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adrenergic alpha-Agonists - therapeutic use Adult Child Humans Male Middle Aged priapism Priapism - etiology Priapism - therapy Suction Therapeutic Irrigation
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Zusammenfassung:	The treatment options for the management of the patient with priapism have changed markedly within the past several years. When possible, the underlying cause of the priapism should be identified. Therapy should be guided by the results of aspiration of the blood-filled corpora cavernosa of the erect penis. Early intervention through pharmacologic manipulation or surgical shunting should not be delayed while trying conservative measures.
ISSN:	0196-0644 1097-6760
DOI:	10.1016/S0196-0644(89)80464-0