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ArticleJournal of the colleges of medicine of South Africa2025

A low-cost simulation model for priapism detumescence training.

Sachin Garach, Hanlie Dreyer, Ahmed Adam, Abdullah Laher

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Article in Journal of the colleges of medicine of South Africa, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Sachin GarachDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Tambo Memorial Hospital, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2805-6309
Hanlie DreyerDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8220-9630
Ahmed AdamDivision of Urology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9069-3282
Abdullah LaherDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3306-7389

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Ischaemic priapism is a urological emergency requiring prompt intervention to prevent complications such as erectile dysfunction. Because of its low incidence, opportunities for hands-on training are limited, particularly in resource-constrained settings. To address this gap, we developed a low-cost, anatomically realistic simulation model to train emergency medicine and urology trainees in needle aspiration techniques. Constructed from readily available materials, the model replicates the anatomical and hepatic characteristics of priapism and was successfully integrated into a structured training programme for emergency medicine registrars. Although not formally evaluated, trainee feedback indicated improved procedural skill and confidence. The constructed reusable trainer offers an accessible and effective educational tool to enhance clinical preparedness, especially in low-resource environments. Further studies are needed to evaluate its impact on training outcomes.

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detumescenceemergency medicine educationischaemic priapismlow-cost simulation modelneedle aspirationsimulation trainingurological emergencies

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PMID40951608
PMCPMC12423990

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