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Bowel obstruction, hernias and anorectal problems
A practice question in the style of the MCCQE MCQ exam. Choose your answer to see the explanation.
After drainage of a perianal abscess, a patient has ongoing discharge from an opening near the anus. What is the likely problem?
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The answer is A: Anal fistula.
A fistula is a tract between the anal canal and the skin, treated surgically.
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