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==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis== | |||
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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. | |||
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{{reflist|2}} | {{reflist|2}} | ||
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Revision as of 20:54, 4 September 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]}
Overview
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
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.