Endoanal ultrasound-guided needle drainage of intersphincteric abscess

Tech Coloproctol. 2005 Apr;9(1):67-9. doi: 10.1007/s10151-005-0198-1.

Abstract

Traditional management of intersphincteric abscess is by incision and drainage involving division of fibres of the internal sphincter. Here, a less invasive method is described. Three patients with intersphincteric abscess identified by endoanal sonography were treated by ultrasound-guided needle aspiration under anaesthesia. None of the patients had complications or required postoperative wound care. All patients remained asymptomatic at a mean follow-up of 15.7 months (range, 12-18 months). Endoanal ultrasound-guided aspiration is a simple and safe method for the treatment of intersphincteric abscess.

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / diagnostic imaging
  • Abscess / surgery*
  • Adult
  • Anus Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Anus Diseases / surgery*
  • Drainage / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Needles
  • Ultrasonography