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PubMed: 30522977 DOI: 10.1016/j.esxm.2018.10.003
Combination High Flow Priapism With Low Flow Priapism: Case Report.
Sex Med 7(1):111-113
Authors: Alejandro Carvajal, Johana Andrea Benavides
Affiliations
- Department of Urology, CES University, Medellin, Colombia.
- Department of Urology, CES University, Medellin, Colombia.
Abstract
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 of priapism have led to targeted management strategies according to type of priapism.
AIM
The aims of this article is report the case of a 24-year-old man who was presented in the emergency department with a combination of high flow priapism with low flow priapism.
METHODS
This case report documents the case of a patient who presented in the emergency department with a high flow priapism that then became to a ischemic priapism.
CONCLUSION
Priapism is one of the most common emergencies treated by urologists. Advances in understanding the pathophysiology of various types of priapism have led to targeted management strategies as was shown in our case. Carvajal A, Benavides JA. Combination High Flow Priapism With Low Flow Priapism: Case Report. Sex Med 2019;7:111-113.
MeSH
Emergencies, Urologists, Priapism, Emergency Service, Hospital