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*Low blood pressure with normal pulse pressure | *Low blood pressure with normal pulse pressure | ||
==Rectal Exam== | ==Rectal Exam== | ||
*Patient with anal fistula usually have throbbing rectal pain. | *Patient with anal fistula usually have throbbing rectal pain. The examination is usually done under sedation.<ref name="urlwww.fascrs.org">{{cite web |url=https://www.fascrs.org/sites/default/files/downloads/publication/clinical_practice_guideline_for_the_management_of_anorectal_abscess_fistula-in-ano_and_rectovaginal_fistula.pdf |title=www.fascrs.org |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | ||
*On inspection perianal skin is inflamed and excoriated. | *On inspection perianal skin is inflamed and excoriated. | ||
*On palpation external opening can be palpated if it is just beneath the skin. | *On palpation, there is tenderness and fluctuation due to abscess. | ||
**The external opening is | **The external opening can be palpated if it is just beneath the skin. | ||
**The external opening is felt like a cord and discharge is seen. | |||
Bidigital rectal examination under the local anesthesia is usually done due to severe pain. | |||
*Internal opening is seen clearly with an anoscope. | *Internal opening is seen clearly with an anoscope. | ||
*Sigmoidoscopy is used to visualize opening in the rectum. | *Sigmoidoscopy is used to visualize opening in the rectum. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Manpreet Kaur, MD [2]
Overview
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with anal fistula usually appear in distress due to throbbing rectal pain.
Vital Signs
Patient presents with anal fistula is having normal vital signs but if anal fistula gets infected, it will lead to the formation of an abscess. Patient with an abscess presents with abnormal vitals:
- High-grade fever
- Tachycardia with regular pulse
- Tachypnea
- Low blood pressure with normal pulse pressure
Rectal Exam
- Patient with anal fistula usually have throbbing rectal pain. The examination is usually done under sedation.[1]
- On inspection perianal skin is inflamed and excoriated.
- On palpation, there is tenderness and fluctuation due to abscess.
- The external opening can be palpated if it is just beneath the skin.
- The external opening is felt like a cord and discharge is seen.
Bidigital rectal examination under the local anesthesia is usually done due to severe pain.
- Internal opening is seen clearly with an anoscope.
- Sigmoidoscopy is used to visualize opening in the rectum.
- Fistula track is explored by fistula probe.
Lymph Node Examnination
Inguinal lymph nodes are usually enlarged.
References
- ↑ "www.fascrs.org" (PDF).