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Aetiological pattern of bladder outlet obstruction admissions in a Nigerian urology centre.
Abstract
Background: Bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) is globally the foremost urologic disorder that affects all ages. However, the volume and diversity of lower urinary tract lesions causing BOO and warranting inpatient care in our community is unknown.
Objective: To retrospectively review the aetiology, interventions and outcome of BOO admissions at Abubakar Imam Urology Centre Kano as a foundation for further urologic care capacity building and upgrading in Nigeria.
Materials and Method: A three-year retrospective appraisal of all the patients admitted and managed for BOO at Abubakar Imam Urology Center Kano (AIUC). The Information extracted from patient's records included the patient's biodata, diagnosis, intervention, duration of Hospital stay and the outcome. The Data were evaluated using SPSS version 21.
Conclusion: The study revealed benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH) was the most prevalent lesion among the inpatients; its complications and bladder cancer progression are the most common causes of mortality. The study highlighted the need for revamping health planning and capacity development focused on the quartets of greater pleasant outcome, a shorter admission stay, less treatment spending plus patient's satisfaction.
