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Number of patients and surgeons rating the cosmetics of a scar at follow-up
| Score | Midline incision (n = 63) | Transverse incision (n = 60) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients, n (%) | Surgeons, n (%) | Patients, n (%) | Surgeons, n (%) | |
| Unsatisfactory | 6 (10) | 25 (40) | 2 (3) | 6 (10) |
| Satisfactory | 16 (25) | 27 (43) | 9 (15) | 12 (20) |
| Fine | 41 (65) | 11 (17) | 49 (82) | 42 (70) |
| Total | 63 | 63 | 60 | 60 |
Difference between type of incision: patients P = 0.03; surgeons P < 0.0001
