[Suppurative disease of the ano-rectal tract].

Suppuration of the anal-rectal tract usually requires nothing more than ordinary surgical management. In many cases, however, particularly when the fistula lies entirely above the anal sphincter, the picture is complicated, with recurrences and exacerbations. In addition, incontinence following unsuitable surgery may constitute a possible risk. Statistical assessment of a personal series is primarily directed to analysis of factors leading to chronic evolution of the disease and its complications. Eclectic management founded on the surgeon's experience, but nevertheless based on well-defined techniques, will be found to offer the best results.