A new technique for creation of a cavernoglandular shunt in the treatment of priapism.

A new cavernoglandular shunt technique for the treatment of priapism is described. The shunt is created by use of a skin biopsy punch, which establishes a large and effective communication between the glans and corpus cavernosum, and provides efficient means of venous drainage from the corpora cavernosa. Since free communication exists between the corpora cavernosa through the median septum, the shunt is performed only on 1 side. However, if this method fails to resolve the problem the procedure is performed on the other side as well. This technique was performed successfully in 4 patients with satisfactory results.