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Increasing Pulmonary Artery Pulsatile Flow Improves Hypoxic Pulmonary Hypertension in Piglets

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Appendicitis and low-flow priapism in children.

Gideon Sandler¹, Soundappan S V Soundappan, Danny Cass

¹Department of Academic Surgery, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, New South Wales 2145, Australia. gideonsandler@optusnet.com.au

Journal of Pediatric Surgery

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Summary

Low-flow priapism (LFP), a sustained erection lasting over 4 hours, rarely associates with acute appendicitis, particularly in children. Prompt treatment for LFP is crucial to prevent severe complications like penile loss.

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Published on: May 11, 2015

Area of Science:

Urology
Pediatric Surgery

Background:

Priapism is defined as a sustained erection exceeding 4 hours without sexual stimulation.
It presents as either low-flow (LFP) or high-flow variants.
LFP complications are severe, including potential penile loss, necessitating prompt treatment.

Observation:

A rare association between low-flow priapism (LFP) and acute appendicitis is noted.
This association has been reported in only 4 pediatric cases globally, including the present one.
All reported cases of LFP and appendicitis occurred in children.

Findings:

The study highlights the infrequent co-occurrence of LFP and acute appendicitis.
The literature review confirms a very small number of pediatric cases with this dual diagnosis.
The findings underscore the importance of considering LFP in children presenting with abdominal symptoms.

Implications:

This rare association suggests a potential, though not fully understood, link between these conditions in pediatric patients.
Prompt diagnosis and management of LFP are critical, regardless of underlying etiology, to avert irreversible damage.
Further research may elucidate any shared pathophysiology or risk factors between LFP and appendicitis in children.