Alternative mechanisms for prostate-specific antigen elevation: A prospective analysis of 222 transurethral resections of prostate patients

Table 7 Correlation between inflammation (active and chronic) and risk factors for inflammation

		Active inflammation				P value	Correlation, rc	Chronic inflammation				P value
		0	1	2	3			0	1	2	3
SPC	Yes	1	6	6	5	0.003	-0.16	0	8	7	3	0.34
	No	124	88	82	10			4	102	86	12
TUC	Yes	0	1	3	0	0.710	1	0	2	2	0	1
	No	25	93	85	15			4	108	91	15
PPB	Yes	2	29	27	4	0.130	1	1	25	34	2	0.08
	No	23	65	61	11			3	85	59	13
Re-TURP	Yes	2	13	11	2	0.930	1	0	14	12	2	1
	No	23	81	77	13			4	96	81	13

¹No significant correlation. SPC: Presence of a suprapubic catheter; TUC: Presence of a transurethral catheter; PPB: Prostate biopsy punctures; Re-TURP: Previous transurethral resection of the prostate.