anorectal abscess

anorectal abscess

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

an abscess in the area of the anus and rectum.

Common sites of anorectal abscess

anorectal abscess

An abscess formed adjacent to the anus.
 
Clinical findings
Perianal tenderness, swelling; pain on defecation.
 
Management
Antibiotics.

anorectal abscess

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

anorectal

pertaining to, emanating from or affecting the anorectum.

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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.