A condition of the rectum, caused by an infection with a bacterial, viral, or fungal source. This condition is characterised by a focal accumulation of purulent material in the ischiorectal space. This condition presents with pain in the perianal region, back pain, swelling, or fever. Confirmation is commonly by advanced imaging.
Inclusions
Abscess of ischiorectal fossa
Also indexed as
Abscess of ischiorectal fossaIschiorectal abscessIschiorectal fistulaTranssphincteric anal fistulaischiorectal fossa fistula