Ischiorectal abscess

Description

A condition of the rectum, caused by an infection with a bacterial, viral, or fungal source. This condition is characterised by a focal accumulation of purulent material in the ischiorectal space. This condition presents with pain in the perianal region, back pain, swelling, or fever. Confirmation is commonly by advanced imaging.

Index terms

Ischiorectal abscess
Abscess of ischiorectal fossa
Ischiorectal fistula

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ischiorectal fossa fistula
Transsphincteric anal fistula

Inclusions

Abscess of ischiorectal fossa

Exclusions from above levels

01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
02 – Neoplasms
05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases

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06 – Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders
18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Sibling codes

DB36.10 – Perirectal abscess
DB36.12 – Rectal cellulitis

Foundation entity

Ischiorectal abscess – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/279827145

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: DB36.1: Rectal abscess › DB36: Certain infections of the large intestine › 13: Diseases of the digestive system