Common Skin Infections Final - Handout

Perianal vs. Perirectal Abscess • What you should expect to see… ‒Pain, swelling, firmness ‒Systemic signs ‒Purulent drainage Perianal vs. Perianal Abscess • Treatment: Perianal can be drained in the ED/office Many may need to go to the OR ‒Ischiorectal ‒Inter-sphincteric ‒Supralevator • Broad spectrum antibiotics (with ................
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