Table 2.
Comparison Of Scars After Hypospadias Repair Between The Two Groups
| Characteristics | Silicone Gel (n = 32) | Vaseline (n = 32) | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pigmentation, n (%) | 0.061 | ||
| Normal | 22 (68.8) | 13 (40.6) | |
| Hypopigmentation | 10 (31.2) | 18 (56.3) | |
| Hyperpigmentation | 0 (0) | 1 (3.1) | |
| Vascularity, n (%) | 0.002 | ||
| Normal | 28 (87.5) | 15 (46.9) | |
| Pink | 4 (12.5) | 16 (50.0) | |
| Red | 0 (0) | 1 (3.1) | |
| Purple | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
| Pliability, n (%) | 0.018 | ||
| Normal | 21 (65.6) | 10 (31.3) | |
| Supple | 11 (34.4) | 21 (65.6) | |
| Yielding | 0 (0) | 1 (3.1) | |
| Firm | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
| Banding | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
| Contracture | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
| Height, n (%) | 0.004 | ||
| Flat | 20 (62.5) | 7 (21.9) | |
| <2 mm | 11 (34.4) | 22 (68.8) | |
| <5 mm | 1 (3.1) | 3 (9.4) | |
| >5 mm | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |