title: Priapism--a review of the medical management.
abstract: Priapism is characterised by the presence of prolonged, often painful penile erection in the absence of a sexual stimulus. This rare condition has a range of aetiologies, but is most common following self-administration of injection therapy for impotence. Priapism may be classified into high- and low-flow states. Low-flow priapism is an emergency ischaemic condition requiring prompt recognition and treatment to avoid devastating long-term complications of erectile dysfunction. Wide-ranging medical therapies are covered in this review. Diagnostic and treatment algorithms are suggested in light of the current available literature.
authors.affiliation: The South West Thames Institute of Nephrology, Epsom and St. Helier NHS Trust, Surrey, UK.
authors.forename: Zafar
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Maan
authors.forename: Manit
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Arya
authors.forename: Hitendra R H
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Patel
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011317:Priapism / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents