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Age-stratified management of pediatric perianal abscesses: a proposed framework integrating the "Developmental

He-Xue Yuan1, Zhi-Tao Yin1, Li-Hua Wang1

  • 1Department of Anorectal Surgery, Shenyang Coloproctology Hospital, Shenyang, Liaoning, China.

Frontiers in Pediatrics
|June 1, 2026
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric perianal abscesses require age-specific treatment. While surgery offers quick relief for older children, conservative methods are effective for infants, minimizing fistula risks.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious diseases

Background:

  • Pediatric perianal abscesses are common but challenging due to tissue fragility and age-related healing.
  • Existing evidence on management strategies is synthesized to guide clinical decisions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current evidence on pediatric perianal abscesses, covering epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management.
  • To provide a framework for age-specific clinical decision-making.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of recent studies and clinical guidelines.
  • Synthesis of data on diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
  • Analysis of age-related factors influencing disease progression and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Surgical incision and drainage provide rapid relief but may increase fistula risk in older children.
  • Conservative management (antibiotics, observation) is effective in infants and young children due to their regenerative capacity.
  • Age-dependent variations in immune response, microbiota, and anatomy impact healing.

Conclusions:

  • Individualized, age-specific management is crucial for optimizing recovery and preventing fistulas in pediatric perianal abscesses.
  • Gaps in evidence highlight the need for standardized protocols and research into predictive and microbiome factors.

Keywords:
age-specific managementfistula-in-anoincision and drainage (I&D)minimally invasive surgerynon-cutting setonpediatric perianal abscessspontaneous resolution

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