[Stasis priapism secondary to PGE1: transformation into high-flow priapism]

Actas Urol Esp. 1996 Mar;20(3):289-91.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Since vasoactive agents were first introduced for the diagnosis and treatment of Erectile Dysfunction (ED), the most feared side effect has been priapism. The arrival of Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) limited to a large extent the incidence of this complication due to its fast systemic and intracavernous metabolism. A case of stasis priapism following a low dose PGE1 injection (10 mcg) after 48 hours evolution and its surprising conversion to high flow priapism after the surgical procedures performed to solve this complication is presented here.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Alprostadil / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Penis / blood supply
  • Priapism / chemically induced*
  • Regional Blood Flow
  • Vasodilator Agents / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Vasodilator Agents
  • Alprostadil