ArticleInternational journal of colorectal disease2016
Prevalence and recurrence rate of perianal abscess--a population-based study, Sweden 1997-2009.
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- Non-mucinous adenocarcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas of the anal region masquerading as abscess or fistula: a retrospective analysis and systematic review of literature.Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology · 2022Pooled it
- Incision and drainage of cutaneous abscess with or without cavity packing: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis of randomised controlled trials.Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2021Pooled it
- German S3 guidelines: anal abscess and fistula (second revised version).Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2017Pooled it
- Role of prolonged packing in postoperative anorectal abscess management: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgiePooled it
- Needle aspiration treatment vs. incision of acute simple perianal abscess: randomized controlled study.International journal of colorectal disease · 2021Trial
- Perianal pathology beyond fistulizing disease: spectrum of MRI findings and diagnostic pitfalls.Abdominal radiology (New York) · 2026Review
- Association between obesity and the risk of skin and soft tissue infections in European populations: A systematic review.IJID regions · 2026Review
- A DWI histogram-based nomogram for preoperative prediction of pathogens and antibiotic resistance in perianal abscesses.International journal of colorectal disease · 2026Article
- Targeting obesity and lipid metabolism profiles to prevent perianal abscesses: A case-control study and Mendelian randomization analysis.World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2026Article
- Differences in testosterone levels in perianal diseases: A comparative study of abscesses and fistulas.World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2026Article
- Pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical management of type 2 diabetes mellitus complicated with anal fistula.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Review
- MRI-based radiomics-deep learning model for preoperative pathogen prediction in perianal abscesses.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- The causal relationship between body mass index and perianal abscess: a Mendelian randomization study.BMC gastroenterology · 2025Article
- A modified LIFT approach of offsetting sphincter muscle plication aimed at decreasing recurrence rates: a single-center retrospective review.Techniques in coloproctology · 2025Article
- Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula fract (LIFT) in complex anorectal fistulas: retrospective analysis of the outcomes in a tertiary hospital.Updates in surgery · 2025Article
- Unraveling the link between inflammatory bowel disease and perianal abscess: insights from bidirectional and multivariable Mendelian randomization study.BMC gastroenterology · 2025Article
- Fused Ischiorectal Phlegmon with Pre- and Retroperitoneal Extension: Case Report and Narrative Literature Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- The Association Between Diabetes Mellitus and Perianal Abscess: A Meta-Analysis.Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy · 2025Review
- Anorectal Abscess.Clinics in colon and rectal surgery · 2024Review
- Current update on the role of endoanal ultrasound: a primer for radiologists.Abdominal radiology (New York) · 2024Review
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Abstract
introductionThe aim of this study was to assess the impact of diabetes mellitus, Crohn's disease, HIV/aids, and obesity on the prevalence and readmission rate of perianal abscess.
methodsThe study cohort was based on the Swedish National Patient Register and included all patients treated for perianal abscess in Sweden 1997-2009. The prevalence and risk for readmission were assessed in association with four comorbidity diagnoses: diabetes mellitus, Crohn's disease, HIV, and/or AIDS and obesity.
resultsA total of 18,877 patients were admitted during the study period including 11,138 men and 4557 women (2.4:1). Crohn's disease, diabetes, and obesity were associated with a significantly higher prevalence of perianal abscess than an age- and gender-matched background population (p < 0.05). In univariate analysis, neither age nor gender had any significant impact on the risk for readmission. In a multivariate Cox proportional hazard analysis, Crohns disease was the only significant risk factor for readmission of perianal abscess.
conclusionCrohn's disease, diabetes, and obesity increase the risk for perianal abscess. Of these, Crohn's and HIV has an impact on readmission. The pathogenesis and the influence of diabetes and obesity need further research if we are to understand why these diseases increase the risk for perianal abscess but not its recurrence.
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