Table 1.
Semi-quantitative results of sporadic urine-routine examinations at days 0, 28 and 60 among the three groups
| Variables | SC | CC | CC + ECSW | p-value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At day 0 | ||||
| Occulted blood | negative | negative | negative | - |
| Proteinuria | negative | negative | negative | - |
| Urine glucose | negative | negative | negative | - |
| Nitrite | negative | negative | negative | - |
| Leukocyte | negative | negative | negative | - |
| Red blood cell | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | - |
| White blood cell | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | - |
| Bacteria | none | none | none | - |
| Cast formation | none | none | none | - |
| At day 28 | ||||
| Occulted blood | negative | + to ++ | negative | <0.05 |
| Proteinuria | negative | + | negative | >0.1 |
| Urine glucose | negative | negative | negative | - |
| Nitrite | negative | positive | positive | <0.05 |
| Leukocyte | negative | 2+ | negative | <0.001 |
| Red blood cell | 0-1 | 0-2 | 0-1 | - |
| White blood cell | 0-1 | 2-5 | 0-1 | <0.001 |
| Bacteria | none | 3+ | 2+ | <0.001 |
| Cast formation | none | none | none | - |
| At day 60 | ||||
| Occulted blood | negative | trace | trace | - |
| Proteinuria | negative | + | negative | >0.1 |
| Urine glucose | negative | negative | negative | - |
| Nitrite | negative | positive | negative | <0.05 |
| Leukocyte | negative | + | negative | <0.05 |
| Red blood cell | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | - |
| White blood cell | 0-1 | 2-5 | 0-1 | <0.001 |
| Bacteria | none | 3+ | 1+ | <0.001 |
| Cast formation | none | none | none | - |
Data are expressed as mean + SD. SC = sham control; CC = chronic cystitis; ECSW = extracorporeal shock wave.
*
indicate n = 6 for each group per each time interval.