text: <unk>  is defined as a localized collection of pus within the wall of the colon that may cause necrosis and destroy tissue.<unk>  is a rare entity and mostly develops as a complication of diverticulitis. If the abscess is small and remains within the wall of the colon, it is treated alone with antibiotics. If the abscess is large (> 5cms), or unresponsive to medical therapy, it must be drained using a catheter facilitated by sonography.
option_0: Colonic abscess
option_1: Ischemic colitis
option_2: Chemical colitis
option_3: Appendicular abscess
option_4: Diverticulitis
option_5: Pseudomembranous colitis
option_6: Perianal abscess
option_7: Splenic abscess