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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2026

Ischiorectal abscess with fistulization into the thigh, the 'perfect storm' patient.

Konstantina Kostara, Erica Kozorosky, Shaban Gheith, Constantine Baltzis, Vasileios Kostaras

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Article in Journal of surgical case reports, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Konstantina KostaraDepartment of Surgery, Hudson Regional Health, Bayonne University Hospital, 29 E 29th St, Bayonne, NJ 07002, United States.
Erica KozoroskyDepartment of Surgery, Hudson Regional Health, Bayonne University Hospital, 29 E 29th St, Bayonne, NJ 07002, United States.
Shaban GheithDepartment of Anatomical Sciences, St. George's University School of Medicine, University Centre Grenada, West Indies, Grenada.
Constantine BaltzisDepartment of Emergency Medical Services, Jersey City Medical Center, 355 Grand St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, United States.
Vasileios KostarasDepartment of Surgery, Hudson Regional Health, Secaucus University Hospital, 55 Meadowlands Pkwy, Secaucus, NJ 07094, United States.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Ischiorectal abscesses are a common encounter, both for general surgeons and for colorectal specialists. The formation of an ischiorectal fistula into the posterior thigh is an atypical extension that is rarely reported. In this case, the patient's HIV history and prior chemoradiation for anal squamous cell carcinoma contributed to this unique presentation. This case highlights the importance of heightened clinical suspicion, thorough imaging, and individualized operative management in high-risk patients presenting with a seemingly straight-forward pathology.

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colonic stricturecryptoglandular infectionfistulaimmunocompromised stateischiorectal abscesspelvic radiation

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PMID42774804
PMCPMC13594653

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