title: Priapism: evaluation and treatment.
abstract: The authors analyze 35 cases of priapism treated in the University Hospital of Caracas and conclude that this condition is a surgical emergency because the long-term results in regard to the preservation of the erectile function seem to be directly related to early drainage of the corpora cavernosa. We prefer shunting operations, particularly the glans-cavernous techniques, because of their technical simplicity.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D010413:Penis / Q000098:blood supply; D011317:Priapism / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*