Intramural abscesses of the rectum

Intramural abscesses of the rectum developed in the complex longitudinal layer may be isolated or associated with a transphincteric fistula. They may be acute or subacute and are diagnosed by intrarectal palpation. The only treatment is surgical: the abscess is opened into the rectal cavity, except...

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Published inLa Presse médicale (1983) Vol. 12; no. 20; p. 1285
Main Authors Denis, J, Ganansia, R, Arnous-Dubois, N, du Puy-Montbrun, T, Lemarchand, N
Format Journal Article
LanguageFrench
Published France 07.05.1983
Subjects
Abscess - complications
Abscess - pathology
Abscess - surgery
Anal Canal - pathology
Drainage - methods
Female
Humans
Male
Postoperative Period
Rectal Diseases - pathology
Rectal Diseases - surgery
Rectal Fistula - etiology
Rectum - pathology
Rectum - surgery
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Summary:Intramural abscesses of the rectum developed in the complex longitudinal layer may be isolated or associated with a transphincteric fistula. They may be acute or subacute and are diagnosed by intrarectal palpation. The only treatment is surgical: the abscess is opened into the rectal cavity, except in case of association with suprasphincteric fistula, when it must be drained through the skin. Postoperative complications are minor ones and relapses are rare (1.75% of cases).
ISSN:0755-4982
2213-0276