Table 3. Patient-reported outcomes at 2 years after surgery compared with preoperative condition.
| Variable | Pattern 1 (n=21) | Pattern 2 (n=19) | Pattern 3 (n=16) | Pattern 4 (n=12) | All (n=68) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic change, n (%) | |||||
| Much better | 18 (85.7) | 12 (63.2) | 9 (56.3) | 6 (50.0) | 45 (66.2) |
| A little better | 3 (14.3) | 6 (31.6) | 5 (31.2) | 4 (33.3) | 18 (26.5) |
| Same or worse | 0 | 1 (5.3) | 2 (12.5) | 2 (16.7) | 5 (7.3) |
| Dressing change and bathing, n (%) | |||||
| Improved a lot | 20 (95.2) | 13 (68.4) | 10 (62.5) | 8 (66.7) | 51 (75.0) |
| Improved a little | 1 (4.8) | 4 (21.1) | 4 (25.0) | 2 (16.7) | 11(16.2) |
| Not improved or getting worse | 0 | 2 (10.5) | 2 (12.5) | 2 (16.7) | 6 (8.8) |