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==[[Perianal abscess overview|Overview]]==
==[[Perianal abscess pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]==
==[[Perianal abscess causes|Causes]]==
==[[Perianal abscess differential diagnosis|Differentiating Perianal abscess from other Diseases]]==


==Treatment==
==[[Perianal abscess epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]==


Treatment of perianal abscesses include examination under anesthesia (regional or general), incision and drainage of the pus. Antibiotics to cover rectal flora (and not skin flora) should be prescribed perioperatively. An anorectal abscess that is untreated or not fully drained can get worse and cause a severe local or systemic infection which can be life-threatening (Fornier's gangrane or sepsis). On the long run, a perianal [[fistula]] can arise from the abscess cavity - an abnormal tract that connects the rectum and the external perianal region.
==[[Perianal abscess risk factors|Risk Factors]]==


After successful treatment and recovery, a person can generally return to normal activities. However, someone with inflammatory bowel disease often needs lifelong monitoring by a healthcare provider. Any new or worsening symptoms should be reported to the healthcare provider.
==[[Perianal abscess natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]]==


==Complications==
==Diagnosis==
[[Perianal abscess history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Perianal abscess physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Perianal abscess laboratory findings|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Perianal abscess CT|CT]] | [[Perianal abscess other imaging findings|Other Imaging Findings]] | [[Perianal abscess other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]]


* Anal fistula formation
==Treatment==
* Recurrence
[[Perianal abscess medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | [[Perianal abscess surgery|Surgery]] | [[Perianal abscess primary prevention|Primary Prevention]] | [[Perianal abscesssecondary prevention|Secondary Prevention]] | [[Perianal abscess cost-effectiveness of therapy|Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy]] | [[Perianal abscess future or investigational therapies|Future or Investigational Therapies]]
* Scarring
* Systemic infection


==References==
==Case Studies==
{{Reflist|2}}
[[Perianal abscess case study one|Case #1]]


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[[Category:Surgery]]
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Revision as of 20:50, 7 December 2012

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Perianal abscess from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | CT | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

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