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SAS Journal of Surgery | Volume-10 | Issue-12
Traditional Aphrodisiac Induced Priapism: A Case Report
Attolou S. G. R, Kogui Douro, A, Laleye, M. C, Kikwaya, G, Hodonou, F, Yevi, M. I, Sossa, J, Avakoudjo, J. D. G
Published: Dec. 31, 2024 | 81 58
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sasjs.2024.v10i12.013
Pages: 1419-1422
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Abstract
Priapism is defined as an abnormally prolonged erection, exceeding six hours, often painful and irreducible, occurring outside of any sexual stimulation and not leading to ejaculation. We report a case of priapism with delayed hospital admission in a young man following an ingestion of traditional aphrodisiac ingestion, and treated surgically. Multiple surgical techniques are available, ranging from simplest to most complex. The principle remains the same: to drain a high-pressure system (corpus cavernosum) into a low-pressure system (corpus spongiosum or peripheral venous system). We used Al-Ghorab’s technique to treat our patient, and the post-operative follow-up was uneventful.