Labial flap: a versatile tool in the repair of recurrent perineal canal defects.
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.
Chacko
Jacob
J
Department of Paediatric Surgery, Christian Medical College, Vellore 632004, India. paedsur@cmcvellore.ac.in
Sen
Sudipta
S
Karl
Sampath
S
Mathai
John
J
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*