title: Anorectal abscess and fistula-in-ano: evidence-based management.
abstract: The management of anorectal abscess and anal fistula has changed markedly with time. Invasive methods with high resulting rates of incontinence have given way to sphincter-sparing methods that have a much lower associated morbidity. There has been an increase in reports in the medical literature describing the success rates of the varying methods of dealing with this condition. This article reviews the various methods of treatment and evidence supporting their use and explores advances that may lead to new therapies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center, 300 Hospital Road, Fort Gordon, GA, USA.
authors.forename: Julie A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Rizzo
authors.forename: Anna L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Naig
authors.forename: Eric K
authors.initials: EK
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000145:classification / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive