Combination High Flow Priapism With Low Flow Priapism: Case Report

• Main Authors: Alejandro Carvajal, MD, Johana Andrea Benavides, MD
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier 2019-03-01
• Series: Sexual Medicine
• Online Access: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2050116118300928

Introduction: Priapism is defined as a persistent penile erection lasting longer than 4 hours and unrelated to sexual activity. It is one of the most common emergencies treated by urologists. Advances in understanding the pathophysiology of various types of priapism have led to targeted management strategies according to type of priapism. Aim: The aims of this article is report the case of a 24-year-old man who was presented in the emergency department with a combination of high flow priapism with low flow priapism. Methods: This case report documents the case of a patient who presented in the emergency department with a high flow priapism that then became to a ischemic priapism. Conclusion: Priapism is one of the most common emergencies treated by urologists. Advances in understanding the pathophysiology of various types of priapism have led to targeted management strategies as was shown in our case.Carvajal A, Benavides JA. Combination High Flow Priapism With Low Flow Priapism: Case Report. Sex Med 2019;7:111–113. Key Words: Priapism, High Flow, Low Flow Priapism