Perianal abscess in children

The records of 16 children presenting with a diagnosis of perianal abscess, over a 5-year period, were reviewed. The clinical and microbiological features of paediatric perianal abscesses are similar to those found in adults, although the incidence of associated diseases is higher in paediatric pati...

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Published in:Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 1992-11, Vol.74 (6), p.385-386
Main Authors: Abercrombie, J F, George, B D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abscess - surgery
Age Factors
Anal Canal - surgery
Anus Diseases - surgery
Child
Child, Preschool
Drainage
Female
Humans
Infant
Male
Rectal Fistula - surgery
Sex Factors
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Summary:The records of 16 children presenting with a diagnosis of perianal abscess, over a 5-year period, were reviewed. The clinical and microbiological features of paediatric perianal abscesses are similar to those found in adults, although the incidence of associated diseases is higher in paediatric patients. Perianal abscesses in children are best treated by incision and drainage. The presence of an underlying contributing disease should be excluded.
ISSN:0035-8843
1478-7083