Table 3.
IPSS grouped according to severity, and compared between non-catheterized and catheterized patients, and also between patients catheterized for bladder volumes < 500 mL or ≥ 500 mL
| IPSS 0–7 | IPSS 8–19 | IPSS 20–35 | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All patients, n | 603 | 367 | 70 | 0.1 |
| Catheterized | 226 (62.5%) | 166 (45.2%) | 26 (37.1%) | |
| Non-catheterized | 377 (37.5%) | 201 (54.8%) | 44 (62.9%) | |
| Catheterized patients, n | 220 | 162 | 25 | 0.5 |
| BV < 500 mL | 60 (27.3%) | 40 (24.7%) | 8 (30.8%) | |
| BV ≥ 500 mL | 160 (72.7%) | 122 (75.3%) | 18 (69.2%) |
IPSS: international prostate symptom score.
Missing data: IPPS was missing for 6 catheterized patients and 8 non-catheterized patients. Evacuated bladder volume was missing for 10 catheterized patients.