Priapism: Comorbid Factors and Treatment Outcomes in a Contemporary Series

Table 3

Priapism treatments and outcomes.

Treatment	(𝑁)
Observation/no treatment (incl. neurogenic)	20
Embolization	1
Irrigation only	22
Irrigation followed by shunt	36
Number of separate shunt procedures per patient
(1)	18
(2)	15
(3)	2
(4)	1
Immediate complications
procedure	Complication and treatment (𝑛)
Irrigation and injection	Atrial fibrillation → cardioversion (1)
Distal shunt	Wound infection → antibiotics (1)
Proximal shunt	Urethral injury → prolonged catheter (2)
	Perineal hematoma → evacuation (1)
	Perineal wound infection → wound care (1)
Long-term outcomes
Number with follow-up	35
Median follow-up (months)	3, range 0.25–60
Chronic pain	5
Further surgery
Prosthesis placement	3
Shunt closure	5
Intermittent priapism	1
Erections inadequate for intercourse	29