Relationship between BOOI and changes Qmax and IPSSI scores. (a) With increasing BOOI, the degree of improvement of Qmax increased as well but showed a weak correlation (P=0.002, Pearson's R=0.261). (b) Degree of BOOI and the degree of improvement in IPSSI domain showed significant but weak negative correlation (P=0.032, Pearson's R=−0.186). BOOI, bladder outlet obstruction index; IPSS, International Prostate Symptom Score; IPSSI, IPSS irritative subdomain score; Qmax, maximal flow rate.