Perianal suppuration: results of treatment

Perianal suppuration (PAS) is a common surgical problem that is frequently treated inadequately. A series of 101 patients with PAS was reviewed. Thirty-six patients had a history of PAS. Fifty patients had drainage of a perianal abscess; six patients developed fistulas in ano and in two recurrent ab...

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Published inThe American surgeon Vol. 53; no. 10; p. 569
Main Author Doberneck, R C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.1987
Subjects
Abscess - surgery
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Anus Diseases - surgery
Drainage
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Rectal Fistula - surgery
Recurrence
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Summary:Perianal suppuration (PAS) is a common surgical problem that is frequently treated inadequately. A series of 101 patients with PAS was reviewed. Thirty-six patients had a history of PAS. Fifty patients had drainage of a perianal abscess; six patients developed fistulas in ano and in two recurrent abscess developed (total, 16%). Thirty-six patients had fistulotomy for established anal fistula: three patients (8%) had recurrent fistulas. Fifteen patients had single-stage drainage of abscess and fistulotomy, and none had recurrent or residual PAS. All patients ultimately achieved healing. These results illustrate the fact that satisfactory results in the treatment of PAS can be obtained by surgeons if established principles of treatment are observed.
ISSN:0003-1348