A scoping review about the early implantation of penile prosthesis in refractory ischemic priapism management
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https://doi.org/10.48193/b85sst67Keywords:
priapism, penile prosthesis, scopingAbstract
Objective: To describe the state of the art on indications, complications, adverse effects, therapeutic options, and early vs. late insertion in patients with refractory priapism who underwent penile prosthesis implantation.
Methods: We searched MEDLINE (OVID), EMBASE, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) from its inception to the present. Also, accessible clinical practice guidelines from North America, Europe, South Africa, and Japan
Results: The search in the various research engines found 255 articles, of which 12 were chosen after eliminating duplicates, unrelated articles, and non-human studies.
Conclusion: The early use of penile prostheses is a viable option in the ischemic priapism refractory to first-line treatment, diminishing the risk of adverse events related to late implants and giving patients a possibility of preserving sexual function and, at the same time, providing therapy to an unusual pathology with significant comorbidity
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