Anal abscess natural history, complications and prognosis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]}
Overview
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Natural History
Complications
In severe or recurrent abscesses, a fistula may develop, connecting the rectum to the skin. This requires more intensive surgery. Furthermore, any untreated abscess may (and most likely will) continue to expand, eventually becoming a serious systemic infection.