[Priapism induced by vasoactive drugs].
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.
Allona Almagro
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Hospitales Ramón y Cajal y Ruber Internacional, Madrid, España.
D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011317:Priapism / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*
D014665:Vasodilator Agents
Priapismo inducido por drogas vasoactivas.