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The prediction of papaverine induced priapism by color Doppler ultrasonography

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

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Dermatology, Andrology & STDs

Advisors

Muttawea, Bahgat A. , El-Nashar, Abdel-Rahman M. , Gad-Allah, Amr M.

Authors

Abdel-Wahhab, Mazen Saleh Muhammad

Accessioned

2017-03-30 06:20:36

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2017-03-30 06:20:36

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M.Sc. Thesis

Abstract

Purpose: To identify color Doppler Ultrasonography findings that are helpful for predicting priapism in patients after intracavernosal injection of papaverine and phentolamine. Patients and methods: We evaluated 50 men with erectile dysfunction by color Doppler Ultrasonography after the diagnostic injection of papaverine hydrochloride and phentolamine mesylate. Cavernosal arteries waveforms were recorded and peak systolic and diastolic velocity of the recorded waveforms were measured. In cases of priapism color Doppler Ultrasonography findings were retrospectively evaluated to identify any finding that would predict priapism. Results: All patients were observed up to 6 hours after the injection of the vasoactive agent. Priapism was observed in 20 of the 50 patients (40%). In all cases of priapism peak systolic velocity (PSV) of 66cm/sec or more, including measuring after minutes 5, 10 and 20. The end diastolic velocity (EDV) was of 0 cm/sec. These findings predicted priapism with 100% specificity, and overall accuracy 100%.Conclusion: During color Doppler Ultrasonography a peak systolic velocity exceeding 66 cm/sec together with the presence of EDV of 0 cm/sec. is considered to be a reliable predictor factor of priapism. The finding is accurate enough to initiate treatment for priapism to avoid further complications.

Issued

1 Jan 2003

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Thesis

Created At

05 Feb 2023