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Perianal abscess in children.

J F Abercrombie1, B D George

  • 1Department of Surgery, Southend General Hospital, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex.

Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
|November 1, 1992
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Paediatric perianal abscesses share clinical and microbiological traits with adult cases but have a higher incidence of associated diseases. Incision and drainage is the recommended treatment for children, with a need to rule out underlying conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Perianal abscesses are common in children.
  • Understanding their features is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review clinical and microbiological features of pediatric perianal abscesses.
  • To assess optimal treatment strategies and associated conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 16 pediatric cases over 5 years.
  • Analysis of clinical presentation and microbiological data.

Main Results:

  • Pediatric perianal abscesses resemble adult cases clinically and microbiologically.
  • Higher incidence of associated diseases noted in pediatric patients.

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  • Incision and drainage identified as the preferred treatment.

    • Conclusions:

    • Standard treatment for pediatric perianal abscess is incision and drainage.
    • Exclusion of underlying contributing diseases is essential in pediatric cases.