RT Journal
A1 Martinez M, Sharma TC, MacDonald G, Smyth ND
T1 OPerative management of priapism secondary to sickle cell trait
JF Archives of Surgery
JO Archives of Surgery
YR 1969
FD January 1
VO 98
IS 1
SP 81
OP 82
DO 10.1001/archsurg.1969.01340070099020
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archsurg.1969.01340070099020
AB The management of priapism has been a frustrating experience in the past, with little success.1 This is due, in part, to the difficulty in treating the underlying cause of the priapism. Sickle cell anemia is a known and well documented cause for priapism,2-4 but only recently has the sickle cell trait been recognized as an etiologic agent.5-8 Several operative procedures have been used with little success, and the usual end result is impotence.1 The purpose of this paper is to show the efficacy of a shunt between the saphenous vein and the corpus cavernosus in relieving priapism of over two weeks duration, with the maintenance of potency postoperatively.Report of a Case 
    A 37-year-old Negro came to the Emergency Room on August 9, 1967, with a history of constant painful erection for the previous 36 hours, following violent sexual activity. The patient had been advised to