Sex-based analysis of characteristics contributing to anorectal abscesses requiring acute care surgery

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Authors

Naveen Balan · Harbor–UCLA Medical Center

Jessica Liu · Harbor–UCLA Medical Center

Caitlyn Braschi · Harbor–UCLA Medical Center

Beverley A. Petrie · UCLA Medical Center

Abstract

This study suggests that the male predominance in anorectal abscess necessitating acute care surgery may be partially explained by current tobacco use and older age.

Topics & Keywords

Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes Diverticular Disease and Complications Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Surgery in Practice and Science

Volume 12, pp. 100156-100156

DOI: 10.1016/j.sipas.2023.100156

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