Indications for surgery for perianal abscess

The abscess formed around the anorectum is called perianal abscess, which is mainly manifested by perianal swelling and pain. Due to the severe pain, patients are often restless and unbearable, and even unable to study and work normally. For this disease, antibiotics can be used for anti-infection treatment, and anti-infection ointment can also be applied externally, but the most effective method is surgery. However, many people do not know the surgical indications for perianal abscess. Let us understand this issue in detail.

In principle, once an abscess is formed, surgical incision and drainage can be performed, especially for patients with mature abscesses. If surgery is not performed as soon as possible, it often cannot subside on its own, which will cause the infection to worsen further, resulting in more serious consequences. It is recommended to choose incision and drainage, or radical treatment of perianal abscesses. The specific situation needs to be combined with one's own situation and performed under the guidance of a doctor. Perianal abscess surgery is also for patients whose wounds at the abscess site have not ruptured. Although the skin problem does not appear to be a big deal on the surface, the abscess continues to grow invisibly, bacteria multiply in large numbers, and the wound will become larger and larger if the time is delayed.

The surgical indications for perianal abscesses also include the absence of other diseases. Generally speaking, a comprehensive physical examination is required before surgery to confirm whether the physical condition can tolerate the surgery. If there are some serious underlying diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes, patients cannot undergo this surgery if their blood pressure and blood sugar cannot be effectively controlled, so as to avoid various complications. In addition, improper treatment after the abscess ruptures, or poor drainage of the abscess cavity also meet the surgical indications for perianal abscesses.

The surgical indications for perianal abscess are relatively broad. Basically, as long as the abscess has formed, surgery is required. It is understood that most patients need surgery to be cured. Unless the abscess has not yet formed, in this case, anti-infection drugs can be taken, which can promote the elimination of inflammation and symptoms and have a good therapeutic effect.