Second-line treatments

If first-line treatments don’t work, second-line treatments are considered:

For low-flow priapism:
- Penile shunt surgery: Redirects blood flow to relieve pressure in the penis.
- Penile prosthesis implantation: Involves placing a device inside the penis to help with erections in cases of severe damage.
For high-flow priapism:
- Artery embolisation: A procedure to block the blood vessel causing the problem.
- Surgical ligation: Tying off the damaged artery as a last resort if embolisation doesn’t work.