Question 250 · LEK · Proctology
Indicate true statements regarding an abscess:
1) an essential treatment is its evacuation;
2) surgery is contraindicated; antibiotic therapy is more beneficial;
3) the complication of perirectal abscess can be an perianal fistula;
4) the complication of perirectal abscess can be an anal fissure;
5) peritoneal abscess is more commonly found among males. The correct answer is: 85 z 117 29.06.2026, 14:15 Centrum Egzaminów Medycznych https://test.cem.edu.pl/pytcem/wyswietl_baza_pdf.php
2) surgery is contraindicated; antibiotic therapy is more beneficial;
3) the complication of perirectal abscess can be an perianal fistula;
4) the complication of perirectal abscess can be an anal fissure;
5) peritoneal abscess is more commonly found among males. The correct answer is: 85 z 117 29.06.2026, 14:15 Centrum Egzaminów Medycznych https://test.cem.edu.pl/pytcem/wyswietl_baza_pdf.php
- A. 1,2,4.
- B. 1,3,5.
- C. 2,3,5.
- D. 2,3,4.
- E. 1,3,4.
Hint
Recall the basic rule for treating any collection of pus and the most common long-term sequel of a perianal abscess.
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