In the cases of transverse-colon perforations with abscess formation, ileosigmoidostomy has been accomplished in an end-to-side fashion, completely defunctioning most of the colon. Fistulas ...

This type of abscess is less common and often associated with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), such as Crohn’s disease. Surgical incision and drainage is the most common treatment for all ...

This usually results in an open abdomen with the viscera exposed, increasing the risk of bowel injury or the development ... complications (intraabdominal abscess and fistula formation) with ...

Consequences of perianal fistulas include perianal drainage, pain, abscess formation ... even in the patient with few or no bowel symptoms. A perianal and rectal examination should be performed ...