Anorectal Complaints (Proctology): Hemorrhoids, Fissures, Abscesses, Fistulae

Abstract

Anorectal diseases occur commonly in pediatric patients but are often benign and self-limiting. These conditions include haemorrhoids , anal fissures , perianal abscesses and fistulae-in-ano . The pediatric surgeon and those who work with the pediatric population should be familiar with the presentations of these diseases, along with associated issues, management, and complications . The vast majority will improve with time or medical management, but failure of conservative management will often necessitate operative intervention. In this chapter, we discuss some basic questions related to these conditions and their management.