Table 1. Clinical characteristics and preoperative symptom scores of IC/BPS patients and control patients.
| Characteristic | IC/BPS patients (n=19) | Control patients (n=5) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 56.8±11.6 (43–73) | 59.3±12.5 (51–70) |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 3 | 3 |
| Female | 16 | 2 |
| Symptom duration (y) | 4.2±2.2 (2–7) | N/A |
| Frequency-volume chart | ||
| Frequency | 21.1±12.8 (8–25) | 4.8±0.8 (4–6) |
| Nocturia | 5.9±4.2 (3–10) | 0.6±0.5 (0–1) |
| Functional bladder capacity (mL) | 151.1±62.7 (60–230) | 342±40.9 (280–390) |
| Anesthetic bladder capacity (mL) | 518.8±201.9 (250–920) | N/A |
| Pain visual analogue scale | 8.4±1.3 (7–10) | N/A |
| O'Leary-Sant IC symptom index | 17.7±2.2 (14–20) | N/A |
| O'Leary-Sant IC problem index | 14.7±1.8 (12–16) | N/A |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation (range) or number only.
IC/BPS, interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome; N/A, not applicable.