Korean J Urol.  1985 Apr;26(2):195-198.

A Case of Priapism

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  • 1Department of Urology, Korea University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

Priapism is a relatively rare condition consisted of persistent painful erection, unrelated to sexual activity. The management is often delayed or ineffective, resulting in the development erectile bodies into impotence. The most common form in adult is idiopathic but in the childfood sickle cell disease is more common. Initial therapy consist of Analgesic, Antibiotic, Sedatives, Ice water enema, and Anticoagulant irrigation of corpus cavernosum. We used Hemo-Vac drainage which was continuous drainage from corpus cavernosum and obtained a good results.

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priapism

MeSH Terms

Adult
Anemia, Sickle Cell
Drainage
Enema
Erectile Dysfunction
Humans
Hypnotics and Sedatives
Ice
Male
Priapism*
Sexual Behavior
Hypnotics and Sedatives
Ice
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