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What Is APerianal Abscess?
An abscess is a collection of pus within the body. A perianal abscess refers to an abscess in the area around the anus. There are numerous different names given to these abscesses, depending on their actual location. Those in the skin adjacent to the anus are perianal abscess. Those that are deep seated and lie next to the muscles are called ischiorectal abscess. Some uncommon abscesses that lie between the 2 layers of the sphincter muscles are called intersphincteric abscess.
A perianal abscess can be very uncomfortable and most require drainage to resolve, so do not delay seeking medical attention.
Consult us today if you notice symptoms
In the hands of an experienced colorectal specialist, you can rest assured that the treatment will be performed with precision, safety, and minimal post-op discomfort in mind.
Treatment
Some of the very small and early abscesses may be treated with antibiotics and use of a needle and syringe to suck out most of the pus.
Most abscesses require incision and drainage. This is a minor colorectal surgery in which the skin over the abscess is cut open and the pus is washed out. The skin cut is not stitched back, and the open wound requires daily cleaning to ensure that no remnant pus stays behind.
Our Colorectal SurgeonColorectal Specialist
Dr Ho Kok Sun
Consultant Colorectal & General Surgeon
MBBS (Singapore), M Med (General Surgery) (Singapore)
FRCS (General Surgery) (Edinburgh), FAM (Singapore)
Dr Ho Kok Sun has been treating perianal abscesses for over a decade and was the past President of the ASEAN Society of Colorectal Surgeons and the Society of Colorectal Surgeons (Singapore), as well as a founding member of the Eurasian Colorectal Technologies Association. Dr Ho was actively involved in the training of medical students and residents, and has published widely in reputable journals and book chapters. He believes that treatment should always be personalised to the patient’s needs.