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Intermittent priapism associated with lumbar spinal stenosis
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fukui Medical School, Japan.
International Orthopaedics
|June 1, 1994
Summary
Intermittent priapism in men can be linked to lumbar spinal stenosis, a condition causing leg pain during walking. Surgical decompression improved priapism in most patients, though recurrence was noted in one case.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Urology
- Orthopedic Surgery
Background:
- Intermittent priapism is a rare condition.
- Lumbar spinal stenosis can cause neurogenic claudication.
- A potential link between these conditions is explored.