ANORECTAL ABSCESSES AND FISTULAS
These are serious manifestations of
anal infection.
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Infected material collects in the anal crypts and invades the
glands.
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A superficial invasion
of tissue adjacent
to the crypt
produces a simple perianal abscess.
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Infection, however, may penetrate the sphincters
into the
ischiorectal fossa giving rise to ischio-rectal abscess.
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Submucosa or intramural abscess
may open internally and heal
spontaneously.
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However, if they open externally in the perianal region, they
lead to formation of a fistulous tract (Fistula-in-ano).
DRAINAGE OF ABSCESS
Simple incision will not provide
drainage. Cruciate incision of
the abscess is preferred.
Digital exploration of the cavity to break
up trabaeculations is
required. Drainage
of the cavity and frequent
dressings give
good results.
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