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Case Reports
. 2013 Nov;52(11):1579-81.
doi: 10.1007/s00120-013-3232-3.

[Subarachnoid hemorrhage due to autonomic dysreflexia: rare consequence of sexual stimulation in a paraplegic]

[Article in German]
E Galiart  1 , M Baumberger, J Pannek
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Case Reports

[Subarachnoid hemorrhage due to autonomic dysreflexia: rare consequence of sexual stimulation in a paraplegic]

[Article in German]
E Galiart et al. Urologe A. 2013 Nov.

Abstract

Nearly all men with spinal cord injury suffer from neurogenic sexual dysfunction which is often treated with phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors. We describe a case of subarachnoid hemorrhage due to autonomic dysreflexia (AD) caused by sexual stimulation. Nitrates are frequently used for acute treatment of AD; however, the use of these drugs in combination with PDE5 inhibitors is contraindicated. Therefore, meticulous information from patients and relatives on the risk of AD and possible drug interactions is of vital importance.

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