Non-Traumatic Urologic Emergencies in Men: A Clinical Review
Although true urologic emergencies are extremely rare, they are a vital part of any emergency physician’s (EP) knowledge base, as delays in treatment lead to permanent damage. The four urologic emergencies discussed are priapism, paraphimosis, testicular torsion, and Fournier’s gangrene. An overview...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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eScholarship Publishing, University of California
2009-11-01
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Series: | Western Journal of Emergency Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://escholarship.org/uc/item/2cj981j1 |