Scholarlink

Purpose of Review <p>We describe the evaluation, treatment, and disposition of patients presenting with perianal and rectal complaints, specifically focusing on identifying and treating various infectious diseases affecting this area. Risk factors and preventative strategies are also discussed where known.</p> Recent Findings <p>Several professional medical associations, namely the World Society of Emergency Surgery and the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, recently promulgated new guidelines concerning the diagnosis and management of common infectious rectal disorders [<CitationRef CitationID="CR1">1</CitationRef>]. The American College of Radiology also published its criteria for choosing appropriate imaging modalities for anorectal disease [<CitationRef CitationID="CR2">2</CitationRef>]. Additionally, new meta-analyses have been published trying to shed light on important controversies regarding the optimal management of perirectal abscess, Fournier’s gangrene, and sepsis. During the recent Mpox outbreak, several case reports of patients with perianal complications have been published. This review discusses appropriate diagnosis and management of perianal infections.</p> Summary <p>We will make the recent evidence that has emerged on diagnosis, imaging, treatment, and disposition of perianal infections available to practitioners, aiming to improve patients’ outcomes. Many sexually transmitted diseases, as well as Mpox, can present with rectal complaints, requiring familiarity on the practitioner’s part for optimal management.</p>

错误：搜索内容不能为空，请输入英文关键词
错误：关键词超出字数限制，请精简
高级检索

Perianal Infections Update

  • 期刊论文

  • 出版模式：

    开放获取

  • 发表日期：

    2025年5月19日

查看全文
  • Boris Garber,
  • Jonathan Glauser

摘要

Purpose of Review

We describe the evaluation, treatment, and disposition of patients presenting with perianal and rectal complaints, specifically focusing on identifying and treating various infectious diseases affecting this area. Risk factors and preventative strategies are also discussed where known.

Recent Findings

Several professional medical associations, namely the World Society of Emergency Surgery and the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, recently promulgated new guidelines concerning the diagnosis and management of common infectious rectal disorders [1]. The American College of Radiology also published its criteria for choosing appropriate imaging modalities for anorectal disease [2]. Additionally, new meta-analyses have been published trying to shed light on important controversies regarding the optimal management of perirectal abscess, Fournier’s gangrene, and sepsis. During the recent Mpox outbreak, several case reports of patients with perianal complications have been published. This review discusses appropriate diagnosis and management of perianal infections.

Summary

We will make the recent evidence that has emerged on diagnosis, imaging, treatment, and disposition of perianal infections available to practitioners, aiming to improve patients’ outcomes. Many sexually transmitted diseases, as well as Mpox, can present with rectal complaints, requiring familiarity on the practitioner’s part for optimal management.