Cavernositis following intracavernous injection of vasoactive drugs

Urol Int. 2001;67(1):111-2. doi: 10.1159/000050962.

Abstract

Intracavernous injection is one of the most common treatments of erectile dysfunction. Infectious complications are rare, but hazardous. We report the case of a 44-year-old to stress the importance of patient supervision and drug prescription.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alprostadil / administration & dosage*
  • Alprostadil / adverse effects
  • Balanitis / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Injections
  • Male
  • Penis
  • Vasodilator Agents / administration & dosage
  • Vasodilator Agents / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Vasodilator Agents
  • Alprostadil