Does an anal abscess need surgery?

After an anal abscess ruptures, surgery is usually still required to completely remove the infection and prevent recurrence. Surgical treatment not only resolves the existing infection, but also prevents the abscess from forming again. Although rupture can temporarily relieve pain and pressure, natural healing alone is often not enough to completely cure it and requires professional medical intervention.

1. Causes and effects of perianal abscess rupture

The formation of perianal abscess is mainly due to local suppurative inflammation caused by bacterial infection. Ulceration is the spontaneous rupture of the abscess and the discharge of pus from the body. Although it temporarily relieves local pain, it fails to completely eliminate the infection and inflammation. Residual infection foci may cause new abscesses or complex lesions such as anal fistulas. Professional surgical intervention is very necessary.

2. Necessity and choice of surgical treatment

Surgery is the most effective treatment for perianal abscesses. Common surgical options include:

-Incision and drainage: This simpler surgical method can quickly relieve pain and drain the accumulated pus by cutting open the abscess to prevent the infection from spreading.