A diagnostic approach to a rare case of a recto-cutaneous fistula. A DIAGNOSTIC APPROACH TO A RARE CASE OF A RECTOCUTANEOUS FISTULA FOLLOWING RECURRENT PERIANAL ABSCESS: A CASE REPORT

      Аннотация: Perianal abscess is caused by an infection of anal glands located in between the sphincter muscles of the anal canal. An enterocutaneous fistula is a chronic manifestation of an acute perirectal process that forms an anal abscess. The rate of perianal abscess is increasing annually and the incidence of fistula formation following perianal abscess occur reportedly at a higher rate. Precise diagnosis of a recto-cutaneous fistula is a key factor in its eventual management. Here, the author discusses a diagnostic approach to a rare case of a recto-cutaneous fistula using a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Ключевые слова: Perianal abscess, recto-cutaneous fistula, magnetic resonance imaging