Intermittent priapism in spinal canal stenosis

A case of spontaneous intermittent priapism in a patient with spinal canal stenosis is presented. Erection, as well as intermittent neurogenic claudication and urinary incontinence were provoked by physical exertion, mainly walking. The symptoms completely resolved after decompressive lumbar laminec...

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Published in:Spine (Philadelphia, Pa. 1976) Pa. 1976), 1987-05, Vol.12 (4), p.377-378
Main Authors: ZVI RAM, FINDLER, G, SPIEGELMAN, R, ITZHAK SHACKED, TADMOR, R, SAHAR, A
Format: Article
Language:English
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Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Diseases of the osteoarticular system
Diseases of the spine
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Priapism - etiology
Spinal Stenosis - complications
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Summary:A case of spontaneous intermittent priapism in a patient with spinal canal stenosis is presented. Erection, as well as intermittent neurogenic claudication and urinary incontinence were provoked by physical exertion, mainly walking. The symptoms completely resolved after decompressive lumbar laminectomy.
ISSN:0362-2436
1528-1159
DOI:10.1097/00007632-198705000-00013