Free BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Practice Question
High-flow priapism, which is less common and often painless, is frequently caused by trauma to the perineum or genitalia resulting in unregulated cavernous arterial inflow.
High-flow priapism is indeed less common than low-flow (ischemic) priapism and is often painless. It is typically the result of trauma that causes a laceration in the cavernous artery or one of its branches, leading to unregulated cavernous arterial inflow. The lack of pain is due to the fact that the blood flow to the penis is not obstructed; however, it still requires medical attention to prevent complications.
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Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Gynecology, and Obstetrical
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