Comparison of EAU and UK guidelines on priapism

Abstract

Priapism is a rare condition defined as a prolonged penile erection lasting for more than four hours in the absence of sexual stimulation and remains despite orgasm. Priapism guidelines have been published following an evidence review by the European Association of Urology (EAU). Within the UK, local guidelines are sometimes available and these tend to be adaptations of guidelines from the American Urological Association or the EAU together with input from the local haematology department since sickle cell patients represent a high-risk group. As yet there are no guidelines available from the British Association of Urological Surgeons.