Anorectal abscesses are common but can lead to serious health issues if they extend upwards, as seen in a case involving a 53-year-old woman with severe symptoms and acute kidney injury.
Imaging revealed a large abscess affecting the retroperitoneal spaces, which required surgical drainage through a lower abdominal incision.
The study suggests that a midline extraperitoneal approach can be an effective treatment for patients with extensive retroperitoneal abscesses, given their potential life-threatening nature.