Abstract
Objective: We report our experience in the management of priapism. Materials and Methods: In a 2-year period we observed 7 patients of whom 4 presented with low flow and 3 with high flow priapism. Results: In 2 of the patients with ischemic priapism, simple blood aspiration from the corpora allowed for a quick detumescence, while in the other 2 cases a derivative intervention (1 spongio cavernous and 1 glans cavernous) had to be performed. In all the 3 patients with high flow priapism we performed a superselective arteriography that obtained the visualisation of the arteriovenous fistula. These patients restarted their sexual activity after about three months. At six months a patient with low flow priapism restored sexual activity due to sildenafil 50 mg. Conclusion: The importance of distinguishing low and high flow priapism was confirmed.
| Translated title of the contribution | Priapism: Flow chart, our experience and role of sildenafil in restoring sexual activity |
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| Original language | Italian |
| Pages (from-to) | 27-32 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia |
| Volume | 73 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2001 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nephrology
- Urology