A rare case of acute presentation of a chronic massive extraperitoneal abscess: a case report
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20222950Keywords:
Extraperitoneal abscess, Pararectal, Perirectal space, Retro-rectus planeAbstract
Extra-peritoneal abscesses are uncommon entities encountered during general surgical practice. They occur in a plane present between the peritoneum and the deep fascia anteriorly, posteriorly or in the pelvis. These abscesses commonly occur as a result of supra-levator and pre-peritoneal extension of an ischiorectal abscess. Treatment includes antibiotics and drainage. Here we have described a case of an abscess in the anterior extra-peritoneal plane extending from perirectal and pararectal space, drained surgically through a midline incision.
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