title: Priapism in childhood.
abstract: Priapism is a rare condition in childhood; the majority of reported cases are in boys with sickle cell disease, where conservative management is often appropriate. Our experience with 4 cases, with differing aetiologies, and a review of the literature highlight the need for aggressive therapy when conservative measures fail.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Dewan
authors.forename: H L
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Tan
authors.forename: A W
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Auldist
authors.forename: D I
authors.initials: DI
authors.lastname: Moss
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000601:surgery; D011317:Priapism / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D013396:Suction