Penile Prosthesis Implantation in Priapism
Articles > Review · 2018
Authors: Ömer Barış YÜCEL, Yasar Pazir, Ateş KADIOĞLU
SEXUAL MEDICINE REVIEWS, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2018, vol 6, pp 310-318
DOI: 10.1016/j.sxmr.2017.08.002
Summary
Introduction: Priapism is defined as a full or partial erection lasting longer than 4 hours after sexual stimulation and orgasm or unrelated to sexual stimulation. The main goal of priapism management is to resolve the episode immediately to preserve erectile function and penile length. Corporal smooth muscle necrosis is likely to have already occurred, and medically refractory erectile dysfunction is expected in patients with a protracted episode. Penile prosthesis implantation (PPI) in the early or late phase of priapism can restore erectile function.