Table 1 Distribution of patients according to predisposing/etiological factors
Predisposing/etiological factors | Number of patients | Percentages |
|---|---|---|
Diabetes mellitus | 14 | 16.7 |
Peri-anal abscess | 11 | 13.1 |
HIV/AIDS | 9 | 9.5 |
Post-inguinoscrotal herniorrhaphy | 8 | 8.3 |
Perineal/scrotal trauma | 8 | 8.3 |
Thrombosed haemorrhoids | 7 | 8.3 |
Post-hydrocelectomy | 5 | 6.0 |
Urethral stricture with watering cane perineum | 2 | 2.4 |
Benign prostatic hyperplasia | 2 | 2.4 |
Post-penile amputation | 2 | 2.4 |
Urinary bladder injury with extravasation of urine | 1 | 1.2 |
Predisposing factor not identified | 15 | 17.9 |