[Early implantation of a penile prosthesis as an optimal treatment of retractory low flow priapism].

Low flow priapism is a urologic emergency because it leads to erectile dysfunction due to cavernosal fibrosis. Several treatments exist, including cavernosal aspiration, washing with or without alpha-mimetic agent or shunting surgery. In case of failure of these methods or prolonged priapism (superior to 36 hours), the option of early penile prostheses implantation should be discussed with a motivated patient in order to improve sexual satisfaction.