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How Prolonged Erection Risks Permanent Erectile Dysfunction, UNILAG Professor Reveals

Published by Tope Fakinlede on September 10th, 2024.

How Prolonged Erection Risks Permanent Erectile Dysfunction, UNILAG Professor Reveals

Prof. Kehinde Tijani, a Professor of Surgery at the University of Lagos, has issued a critical warning about the risks associated with prolonged penile erections. During his inaugural lecture titled “Man’s Reproductive System: Its Manufacturing Errors, Equipment Failure, and Failed Deliveries,” Tijani stressed that an erection lasting more than four hours is a medical emergency that could result in permanent erectile dysfunction.

Tijani emphasized the need for urgent medical intervention, noting that any delay beyond 24 hours could cause irreversible damage. He also advised that children with noticeable abnormalities in their sex organs should be examined by specialists early to address issues before they become problematic.

He further suggested that healthcare professionals working with newborns and infants should receive training on detecting genital abnormalities.

The lecture, which was the third from the Urology unit at UNILAG in 27 years, was inspired by Tijani’s personal experiences with urological issues in his family and observations from his medical career. He discussed various conditions, including hypospadias, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, penile fracture, priapism, and male infertility, providing insights into these significant health concerns.

Tijani also highlighted the importance of preventive measures and early diagnosis, recommending that the government invest in MRI-TRUS fusion prostate biopsy facilities to enhance early prostate cancer detection. He advocated for the immunization of boys against the mumps virus before puberty.

He detailed the reality of penile injuries, noting that such incidents can occur both when the penis is erect or flaccid. His research has documented various causes of these injuries, including mechanical accidents and self-inflicted harm.

Tijani’s presentation included a call for better management of priapism, a serious condition characterized by persistent, painful erections not related to sexual stimulation. He distinguished between ischaemic and non-ischaemic priapism, stressing that ischaemic priapism, which impairs blood flow, requires immediate medical treatment to prevent lasting damage.

UNILAG Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, commended Tijani for his contributions to urological research and innovative techniques. She acknowledged his work on hypospadias and urethral stricture disease and celebrated his successful academic career, officially welcoming him to the esteemed group of professors at the university.