What Is Pelvirectal Abscess?
Medical Definition of Pelvirectal Abscess: an Abscess Occurring Between the Levator Ani Muscle and the Rectum. What Causes a Perianal Abscess? Perianal Abscess...
What causes a perianal abscess?
Perianal abscess is a superficial infection that appears as a tender red lump under the skin near the anus. The infection occurs when bacteria gets trapped in the crypt glands that line the anal canal. The bacteria and fluid (pus) build up and becomes a lump that is red and painful (like a “pimple”).
How do you treat a Supralevator abscess?
The treatment for a supralevator abscess is drainage. Antibiotics alone are inadequate and failure of timely drainage can result in significant morbidity. If untreated, a supralevator abscess can invade adjacent spaces and tissues, forming a necrotizing infection or an anal fistula.
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