Anal fissures, hemorrhoids, and abscesses are not a very comfortable topic, but they are fairly common in the pediatric population. Join Dr. Nelson Rosen for the latest treatment algorithms and recommendations regarding pediatric anal pathology. Rentea RM, St Peter SD. Pediatric Rectal Prolapse. Clin Colon Rectal Surg. 2018;31(2):108-116. doi:10.1055/s-0037-1609025 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29487493/ Christison-Lagay ER, Hall JF, Wales PW, et al. Nonoperative management of perianal abscess in infants is associated with decreased risk for fistula formation. Pediatrics. 2007;120(3):e548-e552. doi:10.1542/peds.2006-3092 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17682038/ Rosen NG, Gibbs DL, Soffer SZ, Hong A, Sher M, Peña A. The nonoperative management of fistula-in-ano. J Pediatr Surg. 2000;35(6):938-939. doi:10.1053/jpsu.2000.6931 https://pubmed.ncbi. ...