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Perianal abscess

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Perianal abscesses are common surgical emergencies. They may present acutely or insidiously with perianal pain, tenderness and swelling.

Ischiorectal lesions are the commonest, but abscesses may be perianal, intermuscular or pelvirectal.

Men are affected more often than women.

Reference

  1. Gaertner WB, Burgess PL, Davids JS, et al. The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons clinical practice guidelines for the management of anorectal abscess, fistula-in-Ano, and rectovaginal fistula. Dis Colon Rectum. 2022 Aug 1;65(8):964-85.

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