A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Comparing Drainage Alone versus Drainage with Primary Fistula Treatment for the Perianal Abscess in Children

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• Primary fistula treatment with drainage increases healing rates 5.76-fold compared to drainage alone in pediatric perianal abscesses.
• Addressing the fistula at initial surgery reduces subsequent fistula formation by 86% versus drainage-only approaches.
• Meta-analysis of 1,262 pediatric patients supports more aggressive initial intervention for perianal abscesses.
• Limited evidence suggests primary fistula treatment has minimal impact on postoperative fecal incontinence in children.
• Drainage with primary fistula treatment is more effective than drainage alone for preventing recurrence in pediatric cases.

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