rectal abscess

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rectal abscess

[rek′təl]

Etymology: L, rectus, straight, abscedere, to go away

an abscess in the perianal area.

rectal abscess

Anal abscess, anorectal abscess Proctology An anorectal pus pocket due to an infection of an anal fissure, STD, or anal glands; deep RAs may be caused by intestinal disease–eg, Crohn's disease or diverticulitis; superficial abcesses may occur in infants with anal fissures Management Surgical drainage, antibiotics. See Anal fistula.

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