Priapism: etiology, pathophysiology and management

The understanding of erectile physiology has improved the prompt diagnosis and treatment of priapism. Priapism is defined as prolonged and persistent erection of the penis without sexual stimulation and failure to subside despite orgasm. Numerous etiologies of this condition are considered. Among ot...

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Main Authors: Van Der Horst C., Stuebinger Henrik, Seif Christoph, Melchior Diethild, Martínez-Portillo F.J., Juenemann K.P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia 2003-01-01
Series:International Brazilian Journal of Urology
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-55382003000500002