Perianal abscess Flashcards
1
Q
What causes a peri-anal abscess
A
Anal gland blockage
Can also develop from skin infections (sebaceous gland or hair follicle)
2
Q
What organisms are responsible for infections
A
E.Coli
Staph if skin infection
3
Q
What three diseases are perianal abscesses associated with?
A
Crohn’s
DM
Malignancy
4
Q
What type of pain is associated with perianal abscesses?
A
Throbbing - worse on sitting
5
Q
Mx of peri-anal abscess?
A
Abx
EUA with I+D (incision and drainage)
Wound packed
Daily dressings for a week
6
Q
What complicates 30% of perianal abscesses?
A
anal fistula
