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Elkhatib Extended running W-plasty

Table 2: Summary of 5-point Likert scale
Questionnaire Very satisfied Satisfied Unsatisfied Very unsatisfied Not sure
Improvement of hygiene All patients _ _ _ _
Improvement of sexual intercourse All patients _ _ _ _
Painful scar All patients _ _ _ _
Improvement in appearance and shape All patients _ _ _ _
Elimination of fungal infection All patients _ _ _ _
Improvement of physical exercise All patients _ _ _ _
Improvement in sense of well-being All patients _ _ _ _
Ability of patients to wear a fitted size All patients _ _ _ _

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