Insertion of Penile Implants in Patients with Priapism: When Is the Right Time?

Asif Muneer

doi:10.1016/j.euf.2022.11.005

Insertion of Penile Implants in Patients with Priapism: When Is the Right Time?

Eur Urol Focus. 2023 Jan;9(1):49-50. doi: 10.1016/j.euf.2022.11.005. Epub 2022 Nov 15.

Author

Asif Muneer¹

Affiliation

¹ Institute of Andrology and NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, University College London Hospital, London, UK. Electronic address: asif.muneer@nhs.net.

PMID: 36396558
DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2022.11.005

Abstract

Acute ischaemic priapism is a urological emergency that requires prompt intervention. Refractory cases result in the development of fibrosis in the corpus cavernosum, which results in erectile dysfunction. Early insertion of a penile prosthesis in refractory cases allows easier dilatation and maintains the penile length and girth.

MeSH terms

Erectile Dysfunction* / etiology
Erectile Dysfunction* / surgery
Humans
Ischemia
Male
Penile Prosthesis*
Penis / surgery
Priapism* / etiology
Priapism* / surgery