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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Main Authors: Kessler, Chad S, Bauml, Julie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2009-11-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
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Online Access:http://escholarship.org/uc/item/2cj981j1