Priapism is a urological emergency and must be treated as a matter of urgency (especially ischemic priapism) to prevent erectile dysfunction. Patients with hematological or coagulative disorders, in particular, are at high risk of ischemic priapism. Morrison and Burnett provide a timely update on the management of priapism in these high-risk patients as well as discussing advances in the understanding of the etiology and pathophysiology of the condition.
- Belinda F. Morrison
- Arthur L. Burnett