ABSTRACT
The authors analyze 35 cases of priapism treated in the University Hospital of Caracas and conclude that this condition is a surgical emergency because the long-term results in regard to the preservation of the erectile function seem to be directly related to early drainage of the corpora cavernosa. We prefer shunting operations, particularly the glans-cavernous techniques, because of their technical simplicity.
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Priapism/surgery , Adult , Humans , Male , Methods , Middle Aged , Penis/blood supply , Priapism/etiologyABSTRACT
This study had the limited aim of ascertaining the efficacy of bleomycin in controlling m etastatic renal carcinoma. Fifteen patients received bleomycin intramuscularly and five patients received the drug via continuous infusion. Only two patients had responses, both mixed. We concluded that the therapeutic value of bleomycin in the treatment of advanced renal carcinoma is negligible.
