Don’t jump to conclusion – priapism in acute spinal cord injury: a case presentation

Priapism is an uncommon urology emergency. However, if detected late and not classified correctly and treatment not appropriately given can cause necrosis and fibrosis of penis. This will lead to permanent erectile dysfunction and can be devastating to patient. Literature of Spinal Cord Injury with...

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Main Authors: Yusof, M. R., Afiq, O., Khairul-Asri, M. G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Izdatel'skii Dom A B V-Press 2022
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/107404/1/Dont%20jump%20to%20conclusion%20%E2%80%93%20priapism%20in%20acute%20spinal%20cord%20injury%20a%20case%20presentation.pdf
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/107404/
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Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia
Language: English
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Summary:Priapism is an uncommon urology emergency. However, if detected late and not classified correctly and treatment not appropriately given can cause necrosis and fibrosis of penis. This will lead to permanent erectile dysfunction and can be devastating to patient. Literature of Spinal Cord Injury with priapism is rare and not many reported. We have a case of young gentleman with priapism secondary to spinal cord injury. It was detected early and treated promptly and patient had good outcome with no evidence of permanent erectile dysfunction.