[Priapism as a complication following diagnostic papaverine test].

In 5 out of 84 patients suffering from impotence a prolonged erection was observed after intracavernous papaverine injection. Treatment consisted of puncture of the cavernous body, blood evacuation and intracavernous adrenaline injection. In 4 patients erectile function could be preserved and in the fifth patient a penile prosthesis has been implanted.