Anorectal abscess

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Rectum

Overview

Symptoms

Treatment

Prevention

Anorectal abscess

Alternative Names:

Anal abscess; Rectal abscess; Abscess - anorectal

Prevention:

In adults and adolescents, prompt treatment or prevention of sexually transmitted diseases may prevent this cause of anorectal abscesses. Use condoms for anal intercourse to prevent such infections.

Frequent diaper changes and attention to hygiene and cleansing at diaper changes will help prevent both anal fissures and perianal abscesses in infants and toddlers.

Review Date: 7/14/2004
Reviewed By: Norman S. Kato, MD, Surgeon with the Cardiac Care Medical Group, Encino, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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