The Role of Bladder Trabeculation as a Diagnostic Indicator in the Assessment of Bladder Outlet Obstruction

Introduction: Bladder trabeculation is a morphological marker of detrusor hypertrophy, hypothesized to correlate with bladder outlet obstruction (BOO). This study investigates the prevalence, severity, and clinical implications of BOO in patients with and without LUTS. Methods: A prospective obse...

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Main Authors: Chengalvarayan G, Thanveer Ahamed Z, Sivasankar G
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Published: university of basrah 2025-06-01
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Thanveer Ahamed Z
Sivasankar G
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description Introduction: Bladder trabeculation is a morphological marker of detrusor hypertrophy, hypothesized to correlate with bladder outlet obstruction (BOO). This study investigates the prevalence, severity, and clinical implications of BOO in patients with and without LUTS. Methods: A prospective observational study included 96 patients divided into Group 1 (Patient presenting for treatment of BOO symptoms) (BOO, n = 44) and Group 2 (Patient presenting for treatment of some other urological conditions) (non-BOO, n = 52). Trabeculation was graded via urethro-cystoscopy (Grade 0–3). Follow-up revealed previously unreported BOO symptoms in Group 2 patients with trabeculation. Results: Trabeculation prevalence was significantly higher in Group 1 (70.5% vs. 25.0%, p < 0.001). BOO patients exhibited 7.2-fold higher odds of trabeculation (95% CI: 2.98–17.32). On follow-up, all patients who were initially in Group 2 (non-BOO) with trabeculation (13/13) reported BOO/LUTS symptoms, suggesting underdiagnosis. Severe trabeculation (Grade 3) remained exclusive to Group 1. Conclusion: By this study, we re-confirm that bladder trabeculation strongly associates with Bladder outlet obstruction. Incidental trabeculation in asymptomatic patients may indicate an undiagnosed Bladder Outlet Obstruction, warranting thorough clinical evaluation.
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spelling doaj-art-9a4ecce595e54452bc161d9f3fddcb762025-08-20T02:53:06Zenguniversity of basrahBasrah Journal of Surgery1683-35892409-501X2025-06-013113443https://doi.org/10.33762/basjsurg.2025.157251.1105The Role of Bladder Trabeculation as a Diagnostic Indicator in the Assessment of Bladder Outlet ObstructionChengalvarayan G 0Thanveer Ahamed Z1Sivasankar G2 Associate Professor, Institute of Urology, Madras Medical College & RGGGH, Chennai, IndiaSenior Resident, Institute of Urology, Madras Medical College & RGGGH, Chennai, IndiaDean, Government Chengalpattu Medical College & Hospital, Chengalpattu, IndiaIntroduction: Bladder trabeculation is a morphological marker of detrusor hypertrophy, hypothesized to correlate with bladder outlet obstruction (BOO). This study investigates the prevalence, severity, and clinical implications of BOO in patients with and without LUTS. Methods: A prospective observational study included 96 patients divided into Group 1 (Patient presenting for treatment of BOO symptoms) (BOO, n = 44) and Group 2 (Patient presenting for treatment of some other urological conditions) (non-BOO, n = 52). Trabeculation was graded via urethro-cystoscopy (Grade 0–3). Follow-up revealed previously unreported BOO symptoms in Group 2 patients with trabeculation. Results: Trabeculation prevalence was significantly higher in Group 1 (70.5% vs. 25.0%, p < 0.001). BOO patients exhibited 7.2-fold higher odds of trabeculation (95% CI: 2.98–17.32). On follow-up, all patients who were initially in Group 2 (non-BOO) with trabeculation (13/13) reported BOO/LUTS symptoms, suggesting underdiagnosis. Severe trabeculation (Grade 3) remained exclusive to Group 1. Conclusion: By this study, we re-confirm that bladder trabeculation strongly associates with Bladder outlet obstruction. Incidental trabeculation in asymptomatic patients may indicate an undiagnosed Bladder Outlet Obstruction, warranting thorough clinical evaluation.https://bjsrg.uobasrah.edu.iq/article_186872.htmlurologybladder outlet obstructionbooluts
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The Role of Bladder Trabeculation as a Diagnostic Indicator in the Assessment of Bladder Outlet Obstruction
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urology
bladder outlet obstruction
boo
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title The Role of Bladder Trabeculation as a Diagnostic Indicator in the Assessment of Bladder Outlet Obstruction
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title_full_unstemmed The Role of Bladder Trabeculation as a Diagnostic Indicator in the Assessment of Bladder Outlet Obstruction
title_short The Role of Bladder Trabeculation as a Diagnostic Indicator in the Assessment of Bladder Outlet Obstruction
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bladder outlet obstruction
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