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Clinical complications of patients with priapism and patients matched on age and HBB genotype without history of priapism
| Complication | No priapism (N = 372) n (%) | Priapism (N = 186) n (%) | Total | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary hypertension | 33 (9) | 28 (15) | 61 | .05 |
| Leg ulcers | 66 (18) | 31 (17) | 97 | .83 |
| Vaso-occlusive pain episodes | 348 (94) | 176 (95) | 524 | .84 |
| Acute chest syndrome | 262 (72) | 146 (80) | 408 | .07 |
| Avascular necrosis | 42 (11) | 36 (19) | 78 | .01 |
| Ischemic stroke | 39 (10) | 17 (9) | 56 | .74 |
