Does a second surgery for a perianal abscess hurt?
When it comes to a second surgery for a perianal abscess, it is generally recommended to proceed directly with spinal anesthesia. Simple local anesthesia might be more painful for the patient, as spinal anesthesia does not cause pain sensations. If there is pain after the surgery, one can opt for oral painkillers or a combination of pain relief pump treatments. Alternatively, pain relief gel can be applied to the wound to alleviate pain before each dressing change. Therefore, after the onset of a perianal abscess, whether it is the first or second surgery, it is essential to operate as soon as possible, and to disinfect and change dressings postoperatively to prevent pseudo-healing or secondary recurrent infections. To relieve pain, painkillers can be chosen. Before or after each bowel movement, one may use clean water for local cleansing to soothe the sphincter and prevent fecal residue.
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