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A case of priapism following intrathecal morphine injection in a dog.
- Source :
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Open veterinary journal [Open Vet J] 2022 Sep-Oct; Vol. 12 (5), pp. 693-696. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Sep 17. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Background: Priapism refers to prolonged erection unrelated to sexual stimulation, with severe sequelae unless treated. In humans, it is a rare complication associated with epidural or spinal opioid administration. Its pathophysiology is unclear. This is the first report of priapism following neuraxial anesthesia in dog.<br />Case Description: An intrathecal morphine injection (30 mcg/kg) at L5-L6 for postoperative analgesia was given at the end of surgery for removal of cutaneous mastocytomas of the abdomen and left axillary lymphadenectomy. Painless penile erection occurred 2 hours later and lasted 6 hours, before spontaneously resolving 7-8 hours after the injection. No pain or other adverse events (e.g., nausea, urinary retention, and itching) were recorded. Recovery was complete without treatment.<br />Conclusion: Painless, self-resolving priapism is a rare complication associated with intrathecal morphine injection in dogs.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare that the study was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.
- Subjects :
- Humans
Male
Dogs
Animals
Morphine adverse effects
Analgesics, Opioid adverse effects
Injections, Spinal adverse effects
Injections, Spinal veterinary
Injections veterinary
Priapism chemically induced
Priapism veterinary
Priapism drug therapy
Dog Diseases chemically induced
Dog Diseases drug therapy
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2218-6050
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Open veterinary journal
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- 36589402
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.5455/OVJ.2022.v12.i5.14