title: Case Report: Conversion of a Low-Flow to High-Flow Priapism.
abstract: Priapism is defined as an erection lasting for more than 4 hours and can be grouped into 3 distinct subtypes: ischemic (low-flow), stuttering and non-ischemic (high-flow). Herein, we present an interesting case of conversion from a low-flow to high-flow priapism after a distal shunting procedure. This is a rare phenomenon that has a paucity of documented cases. Diagnosis requires prompt clinical suspicion and confirmatory testing including penile cavernosal blood gases and Doppler ultrasound.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Einstein Healthcare Network, Philadelphia, PA., USA.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Cahn
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Einstein Healthcare Network, Philadelphia, PA., USA.
authors.forename: Elliot
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Courter
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Einstein Healthcare Network, Philadelphia, PA., USA.
authors.forename: Gregory
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Diorio
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Einstein Healthcare Network, Philadelphia, PA., USA.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Metro
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Einstein Healthcare Network, Philadelphia, PA., USA.
authors.forename: Phillip
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ginsberg
keywords: Ischemic priapism; Non-Ischemic priapism; Priapism