Table 2.
Comparison of IPSS and Qmax scores between two groups
| IPSS and Qmax scores (n = 428) | BPH | BPH/chronic prostatitis (category IV) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before TURP | |||
| Total scores (IPSS)a) | 23 ± 5,3 | 29,9 ± 9,5 | 0,001 |
| Qmax (ml/s) | 8,4 ± 1,9 | 6,2 ± 1,9 | 0,001 |
| 1 year after TURP | |||
| Decrease of IPSS (Δ value) | 18,2 ± 4,9 | 15,4 ± 4,8 | 0,001 |
| Increase of Qmax (ml/s) (Δ value) | 11,6 ± 3,7 | 8,8 ± 2,5 | 0,001 |
| n = 274 | n = 154 | ||
BPH, benign prostatic hyperplasia; IPSS, International Prostate Symptom Score; SD, standard deviation; TURP, transurethral resection of the prostate; Qmax, maximal urine flow.
Data are presented as mean ± SD.
a)
Patients with urethral catheter were not included in statistical analysis.