The time to have a second stage surgery after drainage of a perianal abscess is usually around two months, depending on the size of the patient’s abscess and the post-operative drainage.
Drainage of perianal abscesses, which generally involves incising the abscess and draining the pus out, can effectively relieve the pressure as well as pain around the anus and control the infection to continue to spread.
For patients with milder anal abscesses, after drainage, attention is paid to wound cleansing, adjusting dietary aspects, and fighting infection. In the absence of infection, a second stage of surgery is usually not required.
Patients with serious anal abscess, after drainage surgery, need to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, help bowel movement, promote defecation, can also use 1;5000 potassium permanganate solution sitz bath, avoid sitting and squatting, aggravate the condition, and anti-infection treatment. Usually in about two months can be carried out in the second stage of the operation.
Patients with anal abscess, once found, should go to the hospital in time, under the guidance of the doctor to choose the appropriate program for treatment, do not delay the condition.