Low-flow priapism needs recognition and early correct treatment.
Low-flow priapism is a rare condition whereby there is a persistent, painful erection. The patient often presents late because of embarrassment. Failure to recognise this as an emergency and instigate immediate treatment may lead to cavernosal tissue ischaemia, fibrosis and subsequent long-term impotence. A case of low-flow priapism, that demonstrated a lack of urgency and understanding is discussed. An internet-based literature search provided a treatment regimen with resolution of tumescence.
Monkhouse
Simon John
SJ
Department of Surgery, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth BH7 7DW, UK. sjwmonkhouse@hotmail.com
Bell
Simon
S
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010413:Penis / Q000098:blood supply*; D010656:Phenylephrine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011224:Prazosin / Q000009:adverse effects; D011317:Priapism / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D012039:Regional Blood Flow; D013396:Suction / Q000379:methods; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents; D010656:Phenylephrine; D011224:Prazosin