The treatment of priapism by cavernosospongiosal shunt: results of operation in five patients.
The cavernosospongiosal shunt operation is an effective method of treatment of priapism. Experience with five cases has led the writers to suggest early operation, avoidance of needle aspiration and the use of steroids.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010413:Penis / Q000098:blood supply*; D011317:Priapism / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012039:Regional Blood Flow