Ischemic priapism due to coagulopathy of severe COVID-19 infection

Initially thought to be a primarily respiratory disease process, the hypercoagulable state associated with COVID-19 has been associated with myriad clinical sequelae. We report a case of stuttering ischemic priapism associated with COVID-19, and describe a management approach to achieve detumescence in patients undergoing ventilatory proning limiting penile access.

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Initially considered a respiratory disease, COVID-19's hypercoagulable state has been linked to various clinical complications. This case report highlights a rare occurrence of ischemic priapism in a COVID-19 patient and outlines a management approach for detumescence during proning to maintain penile circulation.