| Literature DB >> 26889126 |
David Cahn1, Elliot Courter1, Gregory Diorio1, Michael Metro1, Phillip Ginsberg1.
Abstract
Priapism is defined as an erection lasting for more than 4 hours and can be grouped into 3 distinct subtypes: ischemic (low-flow), stuttering and non-ischemic (high-flow). Herein, we present an interesting case of conversion from a low-flow to high-flow priapism after a distal shunting procedure. This is a rare phenomenon that has a paucity of documented cases. Diagnosis requires prompt clinical suspicion and confirmatory testing including penile cavernosal blood gases and Doppler ultrasound.Entities:
Keywords: Ischemic priapism; Non-Ischemic priapism; Priapism
Year: 2015 PMID: 26889126 PMCID: PMC4748794 DOI: 10.1159/000365698
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Urol ISSN: 1661-7649