Penile Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What is priapism?
A
Prolonged unwanted erection more than 4 hours apart from sexual desire.
2
Q
What are the differences between Low flow priapism and high flow priapism?
A
Low flow priapism:
1-Cause-Venous occlusion
2-Pressure-High pressure
3-Pain-Painful
4-On aspiration-Dark blood
5-Treatment-Aspiration of blood and alpha agonist
High flow priapism:
1-Cause-Arterial occlusion
2-Pressure-low pressure
3-Pain-painless
4-On aspiration-Bright blood
5-Treatment-Ice packs and cold shower
3
Q
Recurrent priapism is associated with…and is often of…
A
sickle cell anemia
High flow type
4
Q
What is penile fracture?
A
A condition associated with vigorous sexual intercourse, it’s considered uro-surgical emergency that needs urgent surgical exploration and repair.
