Antibiotics after abscess surgery may cut fistula risk, but more study needed
NCT ID NCT04549311
First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study tested whether giving antibiotics after draining a perianal abscess can prevent a painful complication called a fistula. It included 15 adults who had abscess surgery. The main goal was to see if a larger trial is possible, not to prove the treatment works.
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Locations
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North York General Hospital
North York, Ontario, M2K 1E1, Canada
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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada
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The Ottawa Hospital
Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L6, Canada
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