title: Labial flap: a versatile tool in the repair of recurrent perineal canal defects.
abstract: Perineal canal, a not so uncommon deformity in Asian countries, sometimes breaks down after the usual techniques of repair. The labial pad of fat with its vascular supply provides good tissue for interposition between the rectal and perineal suture lines in these cases, with good results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Surgery, Christian Medical College, Vellore 632004, India. paedsur@cmcvellore.ac.in
authors.forename: Jacob
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Chacko
authors.forename: Sudipta
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sen
authors.forename: Sampath
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Karl
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mathai
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D010502:Perineum / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012006:Rectovaginal Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014621:Vagina / Q000601:surgery*