Effects of Chronic Treatment With Cilostazol, a Phosphodiesterase 3 Inhibitor, on Female Rat Bladder in a Partial Bladder Outlet Obstruction Model

PDE3i has a small but significant protective effect on the contractile dysfunction induced by a 4-week BOO in rats, although the increase in bladder mass was not altered. PDE3i could be a useful protection against contractile dysfunction of the obstructed bladder.