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ArticleDiagnostic and interventional radiology (Ankara, Turkey)2026

Transperineal ultrasonography with a high-frequency probe and a three-dimensional end-fire probe for imaging perianal abscesses and locating the internal openings of anal fistulas.

Hongyun Wu, Juan Chang, Xiuhong Zhang, Yunfei Tao

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Hongyun WuRugao Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Clinic of Ultrasound, Rugao, China.ORCID 0009-0009-6745-019X
Juan ChangRugao Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Clinic of Ultrasound, Rugao, China.ORCID 0009-0007-5639-4984
Xiuhong ZhangRugao Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Clinic of Ultrasound, Rugao, China.ORCID 0009-0005-8047-8630
Yunfei TaoRugao Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Clinic of Ultrasound, Rugao, China.ORCID 0009-0002-9588-2124

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purposeThis study aims to explore the clinical value of transperineal ultrasonography with a high-frequency probe and a three-dimensional (3D) end-fire probe in locating the internal openings of perianal abscesses and anal fistulas.

methodsEighty patients who were diagnosed with perianal abscesses and anal fistulas and treated between June 2023 and December 2024 were enrolled in this study. An observation group (n = 40) and a control group (n = 40) were established, and intergroup comparisons were conducted on the diagnostic efficacy of the intervention in locating internal openings and categorizing abscesses according to the Parks classification system.

resultsThe two groups showed no significant differences in baseline data (

conclusionTransperineal ultrasonography using both a high-frequency probe and a 3D end-fire probe can enhance the accurate localization of the internal openings of perianal abscesses and anal fistulas and assist in the accurate classification of abscesses. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The combined dual-probe ultrasonography method is a non-invasive, rapid, and highly accurate preoperative imaging approach that aids in precise surgical planning, reduces postoperative recurrence, and offers a practical diagnostic alternative for institutions without access to magnetic resonance imaging.

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AbscessAnus DiseasesImaging, Three-DimensionalRectal FistulaAdultAgedAnal CanalFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPerineumRecurrenceSensitivity and SpecificityUltrasonographyAnal fistulaperianal abscessprobesurgerytransperineal ultrasonography

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PMCPMC13530606

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