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intracavernosal injection |
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intracavernosal injection, introduction of a hypodermic needle into the corpus cavernosum of the penis in order to administer a medication. It is used for treatment of erectile dysfunction. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Although most cases are idiopathic, the majority of low flow priapism is associated with systemic diseases, in particular sickle cell disease and leukemia, or intracavernosal injection therapy for impotence. Phentolamine, currently used for intracavernosal injection and scheduled to be marketed with the trade name Vasomax once FDA approved, is under development as an oral therapy. Tapia noted, "Patients with severe erectile dysfunction who do not respond to 20 micrograms Caverject(R) can be helped with intracavernosal injections of a bimix or trimix formulation. |
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