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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.