Bladder Outlet Obstruction: Etiological Pattern in Southwestern Nigeria

Background: Bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) is a clinical condition that characterized by impediment to the flow of urine. It affects all age groups with varying etiologies. The pattern this in our setting unknown. This study aimed at determines clinico-epidemiological BOO southwestern Nigeria. Method: We retrospectively reviewed case files patients were managed for over period 10years center. Results: A total 784 during under review. Their median was 65.9years and all, 486 group had benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) most common diagnosis followed prostate cancer, urethral strictures neurogenic bladder. While stricture, bladder, bladder stone diagnosed 181, 90, 20, 5, 2 patients, respectively. Conclusion: have done an overview southwest Nigeria documented. cause men while women. syndrome.