Perianal Abscess (Incision and Drainage)

Drainage of pus from an abscess around the anus (back passage)

Speciality General Surgery
Urgency urgent, emergency
Duration 15 to 30 min
Blood Loss minimal to 500 ml
Anaesthesia General Anaesthetic
Pain mild-moderate (++)
Post-op Pain II Tablets, Suppositories, Injection (im, iv)
Hospital Stay 1 to 2 days
Full Recovery 2 to 4 weeks
Additional Info Commonly intake of antibiotics for a few days and stool softeners required

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