Treatment of Anorectal Abscess with Identified Anal Fistula: One-stage or Two-stage Operation

cryptoglandular infections, and are the most common proctological disorder requiring immediate surgery in an emergency room. They constitute a frequent reason for surgery in hospitals. According to the cryptoglandular hypothesis suggested by Parks and Eisenhamer, the anal glands situated in the intersphincteric space are the sources of the infections that cause most abscesses. Obstruction of the ducts of these glands results in stasis and suppuration, which J Soc Colon Rectal Surgeon (Taiwan) September 2010