ReviewClinics in colon and rectal surgery2024
Anorectal Abscess.
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8 citing papers in PubMed.
- Microbiological Profile and Antibiotic Resistance in Relation to Risk of Recurrence and Fistula Following Perianal Abscess Drainage:Saudi medical journal · 2026Article
- Horseshoe perianal abscess with deep gluteal extension managed by multi-incision and ultrasound-guided catheter drainage: a case report.Journal of surgical case reports · 2026Article
- Perianal Sonographic Approach to Fistula-in-Ano and Perianal Abscesses: A Pictorial Review.Cureus · 2026Review
- Rare submucosal abscess following endoscopic mucosal resection for rectal polyps: a case report and literature review.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Fused Ischiorectal Phlegmon with Pre- and Retroperitoneal Extension: Case Report and Narrative Literature Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
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- The Association Between Diabetes Mellitus and Perianal Abscess: A Meta-Analysis.Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy · 2025Review
- Fournier's Gangrene Treated with Perianal Loop Drainage and Aggressive Surgical Debridement while Preserving Postoperative Anal Sphincter Function: A Case Report.Surgical case reports · 2025Article
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Abstract
Anorectal abscesses are a common colorectal emergency. The hallmark of treatment is obtaining source control while avoiding injury to the underlying sphincter complex. Understanding the anatomy of an anorectal abscess is critical to planning the appropriate drainage strategy and decreasing the risk of complex fistula formation. Use of antibiotics should be reserved for those with extensive cellulitis, signs of systemic infection, or patients who are immunocompromised. Whether antibiotics prevent future fistula formation is an area of active research. Primary fistulotomy at time of the index drainage is controversial; however, there may be situations where it is appropriate. It is important to counsel patients that after effective drainage of an anorectal abscess, they have a 30 to 50% chance of developing an anal fistula that will then require further treatment.
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