Chacko Jacob, Sen Sudipta, Karl Sampath, Mathai John
Department of Paediatric Surgery, Christian Medical College, Vellore 632004, India.
Pediatr Surg Int. 2006 Oct;22(10):821-3. doi: 10.1007/s00383-006-1735-3. Epub 2006 Aug 15.
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.