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anorectal abscess

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anorectal abscess
Etymology: L, anus + rectus, straight, abscedere, to go away
an abscess in the area of the anus and rectum.

anorectal
pertaining to, emanating from or affecting the anorectum.

anorectal abscess
see perianal fistula.
anorectal anastomosis
surgical resection of rectal neoplasms may require removal of a bowel segment and subsequent union of rectum to skin.
anorectal stricture
usually secondary to surgical trauma, foreign body, neoplasia or inflammatory disease.

anorectal abscess
An abscess formed adjacent to the anus Clinical Perianal tenderness, swelling, pain on defecation


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