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ArticleCureus2025

Trazodone-Induced Ischemic Priapism Successfully Managed With Conservative Therapy: A Case Report.

Stanislaw Szymkiewicz

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Stanislaw SzymkiewiczDepartment of Urology, Janusz Korczak Provincial Specialist Hospital, Slupsk, POL.

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Abstract

Ischemic priapism is a urological emergency requiring prompt diagnosis and intervention to prevent permanent erectile dysfunction. We present the case of a 29-year-old male admitted for a painful erection lasting 10 hours. The patient had no history of trauma, hematological disease, or use of erectile medications. He had recently started trazodone (Trittico) for insomnia. Clinical examination and Doppler ultrasound confirmed low-flow priapism. Cavernosal blood gas analysis revealed severe hypoxia and acidosis. Conservative management including aspiration, irrigation, intracavernosal ephedrine, anticoagulation, and ice application led to complete detumescence without surgical intervention. The case highlights trazodone as a potential cause of ischemic priapism and the importance of early, structured management.

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conservative managementdrug-induced priapismischemic priapismtrazodoneurological emergency

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PMID40861616
PMCPMC12372997

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