Recurrent Priapism After Living Donor Kidney Transplantation Requiring Bilateral T-Shunt Procedure: A Case Report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Priapism is a persistent penile erection lasting > 4 h without sexual stimulation. Ischemic priapism requires urgent management. We report a recurrent ischemic priapism case post-living-donor kidney transplantation necessitating multiple interventions, including bilateral T-shunt procedures.

Case presentation

A 44-year-old man with end-stage kidney disease from malignant nephrosclerosis and IgA nephropathy underwent living-donor kidney transplantation. On postoperative Day 5, priapism appeared upon catheter removal. Bedside corporal aspiration was initially performed. Recurrence prompted Winter's shunt on Day 6. Blood gas analysis confirmed ischemic priapism. On Day 7, further recurrence required bilateral T-shunts, resolving the condition. Propofol, used during

SUBMITTER: Kishino H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12580000 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature