A Case of Priapism.
- Author:
Myung Kook SHIN
1
;
Jeong Gu LEE
;
Jae Heung CHO
;
Se Kyong KIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords: priapism
- MeSH: Adult; Anemia, Sickle Cell; Drainage; Enema; Erectile Dysfunction; Humans; Hypnotics and Sedatives; Ice; Male; Priapism*; Sexual Behavior
- From:Korean Journal of Urology 1985;26(2):195-198
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
- Abstract: Priapism is a relatively rare condition consisted of persistent painful erection, unrelated to sexual activity. The management is often delayed or ineffective, resulting in the development erectile bodies into impotence. The most common form in adult is idiopathic but in the childfood sickle cell disease is more common. Initial therapy consist of Analgesic, Antibiotic, Sedatives, Ice water enema, and Anticoagulant irrigation of corpus cavernosum. We used Hemo-Vac drainage which was continuous drainage from corpus cavernosum and obtained a good results.
