Table 4. Cosmetic outcomes evaluated by surgeons using a photograph at postoperative month 6.
Vertical incision (n = 21) | Periumbilical incision (n = 15) | p value | |
Scar | <0.001 | ||
Excellent | 13 (61.9%) | 2 (13.3%) | |
Good | 8 (38.1%) | 6 (40.0%) | |
Poor | - | 7 (46.7%) | |
Unacceptable | - | - | |
Umbilical shape | |||
Umbilical bottom | <0.001 | ||
Dented | 16 (76.2%) | 1 (6.7%) | |
Flat | 5 (23.8%) | 11 (73.3%) | |
Protruding | - | 3 (20.0%) | |
Umbilical contour | 0.03 | ||
Regular | 18 (85.7%) | 7 (46.7%) | |
Distorted | 3 (14.3%) | 8 (53.3%) |