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Perianal Abscess

James N. Conner  1 , Savannah Eren, Faiz Tuma  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Perianal Abscess

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Perianal abscesses are the most common type of anorectal abscesses. These abscesses can cause significant discomfort for patients. They are located at the anal verge and, if left untreated, can extend into the ischioanal space or intersphincteric space since these areas are continuous with the perianal space. They can also cause systemic infection if left untreated.

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Disclosure: James Conner declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Savannah Eren declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Faiz Tuma declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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