Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons has published clinical practice guidelines for the management ...

Anal Fistula – After successful treatment of an abscess, some 30% to 70% of patients may go on to develop an anal fistula, an abnormal tunneling connection between the skin around the anus and the ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. Successful management of Crohn’s perianal fistulas ...

What is the optimal treatment of a perirectal abscess that occurred 4 weeks after anterior resection of the rectum for carcinoma (pT2pN1M0 R0)? There is no leakage of the anastomosis, but there is a ...

A young girl was at home doing a handstand when her mother noticed something unusual -- a second, tiny opening just behind her anus.

It is uncommon for an anal fistula to heal spontaneously. In most cases, surgery is required to treat the condition. The type and technique of surgery will depend on the classification and situation ...

This section describes safety outcomes from the published literature that the Committee considered as part of the evidence about this procedure. For more detailed information on the evidence, see the ...

A subareolar abscess is a lump that forms on the breast. This lump can be painful and include swelling. The bump is a collection of pus. Subareolar abscesses can be painful. They can make your breast ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Mucus in stool can be due to infections, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or inflammation from Crohn's disease.Occasional mucus in your stool is considered ...