Priapism: The 4-Hour Emergency

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Priapism

* an unwanted erection lasting 4+ hours, not caused by sexual stimulation and unrelieved by ejaculation


Tissue Damage in Ischemic Priapism

Priapism

 

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But why is this a medical emergency?

 

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Two types, One Emergency

ISCHEMIC (LOW-FLOW) and NON-ISCHEMIC (HIGH-FLOW)

PENILE BLOOD GAS TEST

 

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Tissue Damage in Ischemic Priapism

 

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Unpacking the Causes

Causes

Other Potential Causes

Sickle cell disease

* about one-third, one out of every three adult men with the disease wi;; experience priapism at some point, its a really significant and serious complication