title: Anal abscess and fistula.
abstract: Benign anorectal diseases, such as anal abscesses and fistula, are commonly seen by primary care physicians, gastroenterologists, emergency physicians, general surgeons, and colorectal surgeons. It is important to have a thorough understanding of the complexity of these 2 disease processes so as to provide appropriate and timely treatment. We review the pathophysiology, presentation, diagnosis, and treatment options for both anal abscesses and fistulas.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655, USA.
authors.forename: Erica B
authors.initials: EB
authors.lastname: Sneider
authors.forename: Justin A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Maykel
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D000818:Animals; D001004:Anus Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014014:Tissue Adhesives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; D014014:Tissue Adhesives
keywords: Anal abscess; Anal fistula; Endorectal advancement flap; Fistulizing Crohn disease; Fistulotomy; LIFT procedure