2022
DOI: 10.1016/j.sxmr.2022.06.007
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Priapism or Prolonged Erection: Is 4 – 6 Hours of Cavernous Ischemia the Time Point of Irreversible Tissue Injury?

Abstract: Introduction Ischemic priapism remains a significant cause of morbidity among men. To date, the precise time when penile ischemia results in permanent, non-reversible cavernosal smooth muscle injury, compromising subsequent erectile integrity, remains ill-defined. Objectives To review the medical literature pertaining to ischemic priapism, focusing on factors that predict the exact timeline of irreversible cavernous tissue in… Show more

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“…Similarly, emotional distress is linked to compromised male fertility, with studies correlating anxiety and depression with reduced sperm quality and sexual dysfunction [8]. The enduring nature of infertility can amplify negative emotions in couples, fostering a sense of disappointment and helplessness that evolves into a deleterious cycle of ever-increasing emotional distress [9].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Similarly, emotional distress is linked to compromised male fertility, with studies correlating anxiety and depression with reduced sperm quality and sexual dysfunction [8]. The enduring nature of infertility can amplify negative emotions in couples, fostering a sense of disappointment and helplessness that evolves into a deleterious cycle of ever-increasing emotional distress [9].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It can result in irreversible damage and fibrosis if left untreated for 24-48 h with the consequence of erectile dysfunction. Impotence has been reported in 35-90% of men with priapism lasting 5-10 days [21,[35][36][37]. Stuttering priapism is a recurrent form of ischemic priapism where unwanted painful erections of >4 h duration are followed by periods of detumescence.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%