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- Title
Refractory priapism associated with ingestion of yohimbe extract.
- Authors
Myers, Amy; Barrueto, Fermin, Jr
- Abstract
Extracts of the bark of the central African tree Pausinystalia yohimbe contain yohimbine, an indole alkaloid, which is used to treat erectile dysfunction. The reported side effects of over-the-counter preparations of yohimbine include gastrointestinal upset, anxiety, increased blood pressure, headache, agitation, rash, tachycardia, and frequent urination. In this report, we describe a severe case of intractable priapism associated with the ingestion of yohimbe extract. Management required insertion of a proximal cavernosal spongiosum shunt (Quackles shunt) in the operating room.
- Publication
Journal of medical toxicology : official journal of the American College of Medical Toxicology, 2009, Vol 5, Issue 4, p223
- ISSN
1556-9039
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/BF03178272