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Appendicitis and low-flow priapism in children.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18970946     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Priapism is a sustained erection that is maintained for over 4 hours in the absence of sexual stimulation [Postgrad Med J. 2006;82(964):89-94; J Urol. 2003;170:1318-1324]. Distinction is made between low- and high-flow variants [J Urol. 2003;170:1318-1324; Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2002;25(4):326-329]. Low-flow priapism (LFP) and acute appendicitis are rarely associated. Including ours, there are 4 cases reported in the literature, all of which have occurred in children. The complications of LFP are potentially serious and include loss of the phallus altogether. Treatment of LFP is should be prompt and is the same irrespective of the etiology.
Authors:
Gideon Sandler; Soundappan S V Soundappan; Danny Cass
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of pediatric surgery     Volume:  43     ISSN:  1531-5037     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Pediatr. Surg.     Publication Date:  2008 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-10-30     Completed Date:  2009-02-10     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0052631     Medline TA:  J Pediatr Surg     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  2091-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Academic Surgery, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, New South Wales 2145, Australia. gideonsandler@optusnet.com.au
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Abdominal Abscess / complications,  surgery
Adolescent
Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists / therapeutic use
Appendectomy*
Appendicitis / complications*,  surgery
Emergencies
Humans
Male
Necrosis
Penis / innervation
Phenylephrine / therapeutic use
Postoperative Complications / etiology*
Priapism / drug therapy,  etiology*,  physiopathology,  ultrasonography
Recurrence
Suppuration
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists; 59-42-7/Phenylephrine

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