Impact of diabetes mellitus and glycemic control on postoperative recurrence of perianal abscess: a retrospective, single-center study

Key Points

• Postoperative recurrence of perianal abscess is significantly influenced by diabetes mellitus and glycemic control, with higher HbA1c linked to increased recurrence risk.
• The study found a clear dose-response relationship between levels of HbA1c and the risk of abscess recurrence post-surgery, indicating the importance of glycemic management.
• Data sourced from a retrospective, single-center study shows the potential of a prediction model that integrates HbA1c with clinical variables for identifying at-risk individuals.
• Future work should focus on external validation of these findings and examining the impact of personalized interventions in diverse clinical settings.

Abstract