title: [Priapism induced by vasoactive drugs].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Priapism induced by intracavernous injection of vasoactive drugs is uncommon, easily managed and carries a very low risk of possible sequelae. The pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of postinjection priapism is discussed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The series of Schramer, Padma-Nathan, Levine and other authors are reviewed. The incidence of postinjection priapism has been found to be less than 0.5% in general, although the incidence has been reported to range from 3 to 12% when papaverine is used alone.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Priapism induced by intracavernous injection of vasoactive drugs is uncommon and easily managed. Treatment, however, should be instituted rapidly.
authors.affiliation: Hospitales Ramón y Cajal y Ruber Internacional, Madrid, España.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Allona Almagro
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011317:Priapism / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D014665:Vasodilator Agents
vernacular_title: Priapismo inducido por drogas vasoactivas.