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Priapism

Emergency management of persistent penile erection.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
UrologyEmergency MedicineHaematology

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Erectile dysfunction
National
CKS: Sickle Cell Disease - Management of Chronic Complications
National
Acute Ischemic Priapism: an AUA/SMSNA Guideline
Local
American Society of Hematology 2019 guidelines for sickle cell disease: cardiopulmonary and kidney disease
Local
American Society of Hematology 2020 guidelines for sickle cell disease: management of acute and chronic pain
Local
Diagnosis and Management of Priapism: AUA/SMSNA Guideline (2022)
Local
EAU Guidelines on Paediatric Urology
Local
EAU Guidelines on Priapism
Local
Evidence-Based Management of Sickle Cell Disease: Expert Panel Report, 2014
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • How can I differentiate between ischemic and non-ischemic priapism during a clinical evaluation?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • What pharmacological treatments are recommended for managing ischemic priapism in the emergency setting?Updated: 8/22/2025
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