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[Priapism].

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Priapism is the persistence of an erection that does not result from sexual desire. Diagnosis is based on history, clinical examination, diagnostic aspiration of blood and measurement of blood gas levels. The purpose of treatment is to increase corporeal outflow by aspiration and injection of alpha stimulating agents. In some rare cases selective angiographic embolisation or surgical resection of a bleeding intracavernous artery is required. Prognosis is good if diagnosis and treatment are not delayed.

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K Lehmann. 1998. [Priapism].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9658980/

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