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99mTc penile scan: An investigative modality in priapism

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Urologic radiology

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A99mTc penile scan was performed in 9 patients with priapism. The technique of the procedure is described. Penile scan is an easily obtainable modality that can differentiate between high-and low-flow forms of priapism. We believe that these scintigraphic findings facilitate management of priapism.

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  1. Department of Urology, Interfaith Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA

    Aizid I. Hashmat M.D. (Chief of Urology), Samanthi Raju, Inderjit Singh & Richard J. Macchia

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Hashmat, A.I., Raju, S., Singh, I. et al. 99mTc penile scan: An investigative modality in priapism. Urol Radiol 11, 58–60 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02926477

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