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Anorectal abscess
Anorectal is an abscess adjacent to the anus. Most cases of perianal are , though there are certain situations which elevate the risk for developing the disease, such as , disease, treatment and others. It arises as a complication of paraproctitis. Ischiorectal, inter- and intrasphincteric abscesses have been described.
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