Diseases of the colon and rectum
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Perianal abscess: a pilot study comparing packing with nonpacking of the abscess cavity.
Perianal sepsis is traditionally treated by incision and drainage, with packing of the residual cavity until healing. This study was designed to show that perianal abscess may be safely treated by incision and drainage alone. ⋯ Our pilot study indicates that perianal abscesses can be managed safely without continued packing of the cavity without any obvious complications.