[Priapism of low flow]

Actas Urol Esp. 1991 Nov-Dec;15(6):510-4.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

The results obtained after treating 13 patients with low flow priapism diagnosed by cavernous gasometry, penile ecodoppler and cavernosography are explained. Seven cases of priapism (53%) developed following intracavernous injection of vasoactive drugs and had a good response to aspiration lavage and alpha-agonist medication. None of the cases needed shunt technique to achieve detumescence and all showed good evolution with regard to the erectile function. Six cases of priapism (47%) were idiopathic and they all needed some type of venous by-pass. Later, only one had normal erections.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Papaverine / adverse effects
  • Phentolamine / adverse effects
  • Priapism / chemically induced
  • Priapism / physiopathology
  • Priapism / therapy*
  • Regional Blood Flow

Substances

  • Papaverine
  • Phentolamine