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Priapism Treatment After Vacuum Erection Device Use

Treatment approaches for priapism following the use of a vacuum erection device, including differentiation between ischemic and non-ischemic priapism and various interventions.

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Jan 14, 2026
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What emergency treatments do urologists use for priapism caused by vacuum devices?

Priapism after use of a vacuum erection device should be treated as any other episode of priapism: rapid assessment to determine ischemic (low‑flow) versus nonischemic (high‑flow) physiology, then ste...

Jan 15, 2026

How do anticoagulant medications change the risk profile and clinical advice for vacuum erection device users?

Anticoagulant medications raise the likelihood and potential severity of bleeding and bruising when using a vacuum erection device (VED), and this risk shapes conservative clinical counsel: discuss an...