Anorectal Disease

The fellow should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the etiology of perianal abscesses and fistula
• Describe the types of perianal abscesses
• Describe the treatment of perianal abscesses and fistula in ano
• Describe the role of seton placement vs fistulotomy
• Understand the implications of inflammatory bowel disease in the treatment of fistula in ano

Resources

• Topic Summary
• AAST Education Module - Anorectal Diseases in Acute Care Surgery
• Overview Articles:
  • American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines 
  • 2019 Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery: Perianal Crohn’s Disease 
  • WSES-AAST guidelines: management of inflammatory bowel disease in the emergency setting
  • Anorectal Emergencies: WSES-AAST Guidelines