Idiopathic low flow priapism: a rare presentation

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  • Vipul D. Yagnik Consultant Endoscopic and laparoscopic surgeon, Ronak Endo-laparoscopy and general surgical hospital, Patan Gujarat, India

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https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20171175

Abstract

A young male adult was presented with persistent penile erection since last 3-4 days.

There was no history of predisposing conditions like sickle cell disease, malignancy, drug ingestion, trauma etc. On Examination penis was erect, rigid and tender on palpation

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Emond AM, Holman R, Hayes RJ, Serjeant GR. priapism and impotence in homozygous sickle cell disease. Arch Intern Med. 1980;140:1434-7.

Fowler Jr. JE, Koshy M, Strub M, Chinn SK. Priapism associated with the sickle cell hemoglobinopathies. Prevalence, natural history and sequelae. J Urol. 1991;145:65-8.

Montague DK, Jarow J, Broderick GA, Members of the Erectile Dysfunction Guideline Update Panel , et al. American Urological Association guideline on the management of priapism. J Urol. 2003;170:1318-24.

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Published

2017-03-25

How to Cite

Yagnik, V. D. (2017). Idiopathic low flow priapism: a rare presentation. International Surgery Journal, 4(4), 1508–1509. https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20171175

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Vol. 4 No. 4 (2017): April 2017

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