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Sildenafil citrate-associated priapism.

R L Sur1, C J Kane

  • 1Department of Urology and Clinical Investigation, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego CA 92134-5000, USA.

Urology
|June 7, 2000
PubMed
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This case study details the first reported instance of priapism, a prolonged erection, linked to sildenafil citrate use. Prompt medical intervention successfully resolved the condition, restoring normal erectile function.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Pharmacology
  • Andrology

Background:

  • Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition affecting men's sexual health.
  • Sildenafil citrate is a widely prescribed medication for treating erectile dysfunction.
  • Priapism is a medical emergency characterized by prolonged penile erection.

Observation:

  • A 28-year-old male patient with mild erectile dysfunction post-penile trauma self-administered 100 mg of sildenafil citrate.
  • The patient subsequently developed low-flow priapism, a serious complication.

Findings:

  • The priapism was successfully treated with aspiration and intracorporal injection of alpha-agonists.
  • The patient's erectile function returned to its baseline level prior to the event.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights a potential adverse effect of sildenafil citrate, particularly in patients with pre-existing penile trauma or risk factors.
  • Clinicians should be aware of this association and counsel patients accordingly.
  • Further research may be warranted to understand the specific mechanisms and risk factors for sildenafil-induced priapism.