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If a shunt is implanted for priapism, can you still get an errection?

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Dr. Jesse Mills answered

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50%: If priapism progresses to needing a shunt, your risk for impotence is about 50%.

Dr Klauber and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/7/2013

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A member asked:

If a shunt is implanted for priapism, can you still get an errection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jesse Mills answered

Dr Klauber and another doctor agreed

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