GB2492970A - Transanal device - Google Patents
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Abstract
A medical device 1 for the treatment of anal fissure defines a conduit 13 arranged in use to extend from a first end 11 external to the body, through the anus and anal canal to a second end 12 in the rectum. The second end engages the body by flexing outward and preferably over. The device may include a second passageway, for the application of suction or the delivery of medicaments, which may bifurcate and terminate in two apertures on the internal wall at the second end of the device (figure 3). The second end is thinner and more flexible than the first and the thickness tapers up to an intermediate point 16. A lower exterior portion 19 may be textured and the first end may be sealed by a plug 17. The device may be secured by straps or strings 18 which may attach to the plug. It may be inserted using an applicator (figures 7 & 8).
Description
Medical Device and Related Methods
Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to medical devices and related methods, in particular medical devices and related methods for the treatment of anal fissure.
Background to the Invention
Anal fissure is a well recognised medical problem. Breakdown of the wall of the anus leading to anal fissure is both difficult to treat medically and extremely painful. Some anal fissures reach a point where current medical treatments fail to resolve the problem and surgery is needed. However, surgery in the lower bowel runs the risk of complications and may not result in the patient returning to normal bowel function thereafter.
It is an aim of example embodiments of the present invention to address at least one disadvantage of the prior art, whether identified herein or otherwise.
Summary of the Invention
In a first aspect, example embodiments of the present invention provide a medical device for the treatment of anal fissure, comprising: a conduit arranged in use to extend from a first end external to the body, through the anus to a second end internal to the body, and is arranged in use to maintain a passageway there-through between first and second ends; wherein the second end is arranged in use to engage the body by flexing outward and over to press against an internal surface the body.
Suitably, the conduit is arranged in use to maintain the anus open and to allow faecal matter to pass from the second end of the conduit to the first end of the conduit through the passageway.
Suitably, the conduit is arranged in use to maintain a passageway comprising an external wall surface which is in use arranged to engage the anus and an internal wall surface over which faecal matter passes as it moves from the second end of the conduit to the first end of the conduit.
Suitably, the second end of the conduit which is arranged to press against an internal surface of the body is an extension of the internal wall surface of the passageway. Suitably, the second end of the conduit is arranged to curl over itself to press against an internal surface the body. Suitably, the second end of the conduit is arranged to roll over itself to press against an internal surface the body. Suitably, the second end of the conduit is arranged to coil in a spiral to press against an internal surface the body. Suitably, the second end of the conduit curls over itself a plurality of times, for example two times or more than two times to press against an internal surface of the body.
Suitably, the conduit is relatively wider at the second end than at the first end. Suitably, the conduit is arranged in use to funnel faecal matter from the second end to the first end.
Suitably, the conduit is relatively more flexible at the second end than at the first end. Suitably, there is a gradation in flexibility from the second end, getting less flexible along the conduit in the direction of the first end. Suitably, the conduit is of generally thinner wall-thickness at the second end than at the first end. Suitably, there is a gradation in wall-thickness from the second end, getting thicker in the direction of the first end. Suitably, the gradation(s) are tapering, preferably continuously tapering from the second end in the direction of the first end.
Suitably, the gradation(s) extend from the second end to a portion of the conduit arranged in use to sit against the anal sphincter.
Suitably, the conduit is circularly symmetrical at the second end, when looking down the passageway.
Suitably, the conduit comprises a plastics or rubber material, preferably a synthetic rubber such as silicone rubber. Suitably, the conduit comprises reinforcement structures, arranged to resist collapse of the passageway. Suitably, the reinforcement structures are internal between the internal wall surface and the external wall surface of the passageway.
Suitably, the reinforcement structures are encased in plastics or rubber material.
Suitably, the first end of the conduit comprises a sealing arrangement. Suitably, the sealing arrangement remains accessible outside the body when the conduit is arranged in use.
Suitably, the sealing arrangement is arranged to selectively seal the first end of the conduit to prevent passage of faecal material there-through and is arranged to selectively open the first end of the conduit to allow passage of faecal material from the conduit. Suitably, the device comprises a cap that is releasably attachable to the first end of the conduit as the sealing arrangement.
Suitably, the device comprises retaining means arrangeable in use to hold the device in place in the body. Suitably, the retaining means comprises straps, threads, ribbons bands or the like, arranged to be secured to the body of a user of the device, either directly, or to a garment or other fixing arrangement worn on or associated with the body of the user. Suitably, the retaining means is arranged to cooperate with the cap. Suitably, the retaining means is coupled to the device at the cap, preferably at only the cap.
Suitably, the conduit comprises a secondary passageway arranged in use to allow communication between the second end of the conduit and the first end of the conduit.
Suitably, the secondary passageway is isolated from the passageway along its length.
Suitably the secondary passageway is located between the internal wall surface and the external wall surface of the passageway. Suitably, the secondary passageway is arranged to open out at the internal wall surface at the second end of the conduit. Suitably, the opening of the secondary passageway at the second end of the conduit comprises a second opening of the secondary passageway. Suitably, the secondary passageway is arranged to open out of either internal or external wall surface at the first end of the conduit. Suitably, the opening of the secondary passageway at the first end of the conduit comprises a first opening of the secondary passageway. Suitably, the secondary passageway is a branched passageway.
Suitably, the secondary passageway comprises a plurality of second openings. Suitably the conduit comprises a plurality of secondary passageways. Suitably, the secondary passageway(s) communicate with a single, or with more than one first opening. Suitably, the or each first opening comprises a suction port for the secondary passageway. Suitably the or each first opening comprises a suction attachment portion for coupling to a suction device.
Suitably, the second end is arranged in use to form a barrier to faecal matter, such that faecal matter cannot pass from the rectum to the anus other than through the passageway.
Suitably, the second end is arranged in use to form a barrier to faecal matter, such that faecal matter from the rectum cannot come into contact with the external wall surface of the passageway.
Suitably, the external wall of the passageway comprises a medication delivery portion arranged in use to deliver medication to the anus. Suitably, the medication delivery portion is arranged in use to deliver one or more medication selected from a group comprising: antibiotics; analgesics; anaesthetics; and muscle relaxants.
In a second aspect, example embodiments of the present invention provide a medical device for the treatment of anal fissure, comprising: a conduit arranged in use to extend from a first end external to the body, through the anus to a second end internal to the body, and is arranged in use to maintain a passageway there-through between first and second ends; wherein the second end is arranged in use to engage the body by flexing outward press against an internal surface the body, and wherein the conduit comprises a secondary passageway.
Suitably, the secondary passageway is arranged in use to allow communication between the second end of the conduit and the first end of the conduit. Suitably! the secondary passageway is isolated from the passageway along its length. Suitably the secondary passageway is located between an internal wall surface and an external wall surface of the passageway. Suitably, the secondary passageway is arranged to open out at the internal wall surface at the second end of the conduit. Suitably, the opening of the secondary passageway at the second end of the conduit comprises a second opening of the secondary passageway. Suitably, the secondary passageway is arranged to open out of either internal or external wall surface at the first end of the conduit. Suitably, the opening of the secondary passageway at the first end of the conduit comprises a first opening of the secondary passageway. Suitably, the secondary passageway is a branched passageway.
Suitably, the secondary passageway comprises a plurality of second openings. Suitably the conduit comprises a plurality of secondary passageways. Suitably! the secondary passageway(s) communicate with a single, or with more than one first opening. Suitably! the or each first opening comprises a suction port for the secondary passageway. Suitably the or each first opening comprises an suction attachment portion for coupling to a suction device.
Suitably, the second end of the conduit is arranged in use to engage the body by flexing outward and over to press against an internal surface the body. Suitably, other features of the device are as described above in the example embodiment of the first aspect.
In a third aspect, example embodiments of the present invention provide a method of use a medical device for the treatment of anal fissure, comprising inserting the device into the body through the anus to form a conduit extending from a first end external to the body to a second end internal to the body to maintain a passageway there-through between first and second ends; wherein following said insertion the second end is allowed to engage the body by flexing outward and over to press against an internal surface the body.
Suitably, the step of insertion comprises inserting the device into the body at least partially within an applicator. Suitably, the step of allowing the second end to engage the body comprises pushing the device out of the applicator and further into the body. Suitably, the step of allowing the second end to engage the body comprises pushing the device out of the applicator using a plunger arrangement associated with the applicator. Suitably, the step of allowing the second end to engage the body comprises withdrawing the applicator from the anus. Suitably, the step of allowing the second end to engage the body comprises withdrawing the applicator and/or pushing the device from the applicator to allow progressive flexion and curling over of the second end of the conduit as the withdrawing/pushing takes place.
In a fourth aspect, example embodiments of the present invention provide a method of use of a use a medical device for the treatment of anal fissure, comprising inserting the device into the body through the anus to form a conduit extending from a first end external to the body to a second end internal to the body to maintain a passageway there-through between first and second ends; wherein the second end engages the body by flexing outward press against an internal surface the body, wherein the conduit comprises a secondary passageway and the method further comprises applying suction to the secondary passageway.
Suitably, the secondary passageway is arranged in use to allow communication between the second end of the conduit and the first end of the conduit. Suitably, the secondary passageway is isolated from the passageway along its length. Suitably the secondary passageway is located between an internal wall surface and an external wall surface of the passageway. Suitably, the secondary passageway is arranged to open out at the internal wall surface at the second end of the conduit. Suitably, the opening of the secondary passageway at the second end of the conduit comprises a second opening of the secondary passageway. Suitably, the secondary passageway is arranged to open out of either internal or external wall surface at the first end of the conduit. Suitably, the opening of the secondary passageway at the first end of the conduit comprises a first opening of the secondary passageway. Suitably, the secondary passageway is a branched passageway.
Suitably, the secondary passageway comprises a plurality of second openings. Suitably the conduit comprises a plurality of secondary passageways. Suitably, the secondary passageway(s) communicate with a single, or with more than one first opening. Suitably, the or each first opening comprises a suction port for the secondary passageway. Suitably the or each first opening comprises an suction attachment portion for coupling to a suction device.
Suitably. the second end of the conduit is arranged in use to engage the body by flexing outward and over to press against an internal surface the body. Suitably, other features of the device are as described above in the example embodiment of the first or second aspect.
In other aspects, example embodiments of the present invention provide a method of treatment for anal fissure, comprising anally inserting the medical device of the first or second aspect, or performing the methods of the third or fourth aspects.
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For a better understanding of the invention, and to show how embodiments of the same may be carried into effect, reference will now be made, by way of example, to the accompanying diagrammatic drawings in which: Figures 1-5 each show a medical device according to an example embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 shows a sectional view of a medical device according to an example embodiment of the present invention in place in a user of the device; Figure 7 shows stages in a method of use of a medical device, according to an example embodiment of the present invention; and Figure 8 shows further stages in a method of use of a medical device, according to an example embodiment of the present invention.
Description of Example Embodiments
Referring now to Figure 1 there is shown a medical device 1 useful in the treatment of anal fissure. The device 1 comprises a conduit that runs between a first end 11 and a second end 12. In use, the conduit extends from the first end 11 which remains external to the body, through the anus. The second end 12 lies internal to the body. The conduit maintains a passageway there-through between first and second ends 11, 12. The passageway supports the anus, and prevents damage thereto by stretching on passage of faecal matter. Faecal matter is isolated from the walls of the anus to aid healing, as the second end 12 of the conduit engages the body by flexing outward and over to press against an internal surface the body in the anal canal or rectum. By flexing outward and over the second end 12 of the conduit can be made of a relatively soft elastic material so as not to damage tissues inside the body, while still forming an effective seal against the inside of the anal canal or rectum to inhibit passage of faecal matter down the outside of the conduit to the area of anal fissure.
The conduit maintains the anus open, with the device 1 arranged to stay in place until healing of the anal fissure has taken place. During this time the user of the device 1 will produce faecal matter, which can pass from the second end 12 of the conduit to the first end 11 of the conduit through the passageway. The passageway has an internal wall surface 13 over which faecal matter passes as it moves from the second end of the conduit 12 to the first end of the conduit 11. On the outside of the passageway is an external wall surface 14 which is the surface that engages the anus.
As the second end 12 of the conduit flexes outward and over, it is the an extension of the internal wall surface 13 of the passageway that curls over itself to press against an internal surface the body, at a ring-like contact region 15 shown in Figure 1. The second end of the conduit 12 curls over itself for example two times to press against an internal surface of the body. In curling over itself the second end of the conduit 12 ensures that the edge of the conduit where the internal and external wall surfaces 13, 14 meet does not produce a high pressing force on the body at its extremity. The edge is protected within the curled-over portion of the second end 12. There is circular symmetry of the conduit to match that of normal anatomy, but different side sectional profiles such as that shown in the embodiment of Figure 4, with a generally flattened upper end are envisaged.
As will be appreciated from the Figures, the conduit is relatively wider at the second end 12 than at the first end 11 so as to funnel faecal matter from the second end 12 to the first end 11. To aid the outward flexion the conduit can be formed to be relatively more flexible at the second end 12 than at the first end 11, either by material variation or variation in dimensions.
For example, the curl can be fabricated in to the second end 12. A gradation in the properties of the second end can conveniently comprise a continuous tapering gradation, the gradation extending from the second end 12 toward the portion of the conduit arranged in use to sit against the anal sphincter. In the embodiment of Figure 1, the line 16 indicates the end of the gradation in properties of the second end 12. Below the line 16 the conduit is relatively more rigid than the second end 12 is, to enable the part of the conduit which contacts the anus to resist collapse. A silicone rubber material may suitably be used for the conduit, with reinforcement structures provided, either of the same material or for example encased in the material to give the required mechanical strength.
The first end of the conduit 11 is provided with a sealing arrangement in the form of a cap 17. The cap 17 remains accessible outside the body when the conduit is positioned in use. The cap 17 is releasably attached to the first end of the conduit 11 and is used to prevent leakage of faecal matter from the conduit. When the user of the device 1 feels the urge to pass faecal matter the cap 17 can be removed to allow this to happen, and then replaced on the first end 11.
To hold the device in place securely, retaining means are provided. In the accompanying Figures the retaining means comprise straps 18. The straps 18 are arranged to be tied around the body of a user U of the device 1, as shown in Figure 8. Straps are suitably provided on both cap 17 and at the first end 11 of the conduit. In other embodiment the straps that are directly coupled to the device may be secured indirectly to the body of a user for example using a suitable garment, belt or other fixing arrangement worn on the body. In other embodiments, for example the devices 3, 5 and 6 of Figures 3, 5 and 6 respectively, the first end 11 of the conduit may be shaped to sit in the cleft in the buttocks to aid positioning and for comfort.
Figures 2 and 3 show devices 2, 3 according to further example embodiment, in which the conduit comprises secondary passageways 20. The secondary passageways 20 are arranged to allow communication between the second end 12 of the conduit and the first end of the conduit 11. The secondary passageways 20 are isolated from the passageway along their lengths, and in the example embodiments shown are located between the internal wall surface 13 and the external wall surface 14 of the passageway. The secondary passageways open out at the internal wall surface 13 at the second end of the conduit 12 at second openings 22 of the secondary passageways 20, and open out of the external wall surface 14 at the first end 11 of the conduit at first openings 21. As shown in Figure 3, a secondary passageway 21 is branched, with two second openings 22 coupled to a single first opening 21.
The first opening 21 comprises a suction attachment portion for coupling to a suction device, which in use may assist in removal of mucus, faecal matter or other material from within the body without disturbing the anus. Example embodiments comprising secondary passageways may comprise a second end 12 of the conduit which is arranged to press against the body other than by flexing over on itself.
Figure 1 shows a portion of the external wall 14 of the passageway that comprises a medication delivery portion 19 arranged in use to deliver medication to the anus. In use the medication delivery portion is arranged to rest against the anus, and typically contains a substrate from which medication can be delivered to the anal tissue. Example medications or combination may include antibiotics, analgesics, anaesthetics, and muscle relaxants.
Figures 7 and 8 illustrate a method of inserting the device 1, using an applicator 7. The device is supplied within the applicator 7, as shown in configuration of the left-most drawing of Figure 7. A plunger 8 is used to push the device 1 out of the applicator 7. As the device I exist the applicator 7 it progressively expands outwards by flexing, and curls at the second end 12 of the conduit. This process is illustrated in the configurations moving from left to right in Figure 7. The operations of Figure 7 by which the device 1 exits the applicator 7 are performed with the applicator 7 partially inserted into the body of a user. Figure 8 shows the insertion of a suitably lubricated applicator 7 in the upper left image, and the removal of the applicator 7 to leave the device 1 in place in the upper right image. The lowermost image of Figure 8 shows a front view of the straps 18 securing the device 1 in place.
The embodiments and methods described herein are relatively simple to construct and easy to use. By supporting the anus and reducing contamination and straining healing of anal fissures is facilitated. The device is easy to insert, and is arranged not to damage the internal surface tissues of the body. The device deals with passage of faecal matter and can be secured in place to avoid unwanted expulsion. By enabling suction to be applied through the device's secondary passageway additional flexibility in treatment is enabled, above any beyond the medication delivery that is made possible directly to the affected areas.
Attention is directed to all papers and documents which are filed concurrently with or previous to this specification in connection with this application and which are open to public inspection with this specification, and the contents of all such papers and documents are incorporated herein by reference.
All of the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), and/or all of the steps of any method or process so disclosed, may be combined in any combination, except combinations where at least some of such features and/or steps are mutually exclusive.
Each feature disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings) may be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.
The invention is not restricted to the details of the foregoing embodiment(s). The invention extends to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), or to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the steps of any method or process so disclosed.
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- <claim-text>Claims 1. A medical device for the treatment of anal fissure, comprising: a conduit arranged in use to extend from a first end external to the body, through the anus to a second end internal to the body, and is arranged in use to maintain a passageway there-through between first and second ends; wherein the second end is arranged in use to engage the body by flexing outward and over to press against an internal surface the body.</claim-text> <claim-text>2. The medical device of claim 1, wherein the conduit is arranged in use to maintain the anus open and to allow faecal matter to pass from the second end of the conduit to the first end of the conduit through the passageway.</claim-text> <claim-text>3. The medical device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the conduit is arranged in use to maintain a passageway comprising an external wall surface which is in use arranged to engage the anus and an internal wall surface over which faecal matter passes as it moves from the second end of the conduit to the first end of the conduit. (4</claim-text> <claim-text>4. The medical device of any preceding claim, wherein the second end of the conduit which is arranged to press against an internal surface of the body is an extension of the 0 20 internal wall surface of the passageway. (0</claim-text> <claim-text>5. The medical device of claim any preceding claim, wherein the second end of the conduit is arranged to curl over itself or to roll over itself to press against an internal surface the body.</claim-text> <claim-text>6. The medical device of claim 5, wherein the second end of the conduit is arranged to coil in a spiral to press against an internal surface the body.</claim-text> <claim-text>7. The medical device of claim 5 or 6, wherein the second end of the conduit curls over itself a plurality of times, for example two times or more than two times to press against an internal surface of the body.</claim-text> <claim-text>8. The medical device of any preceding claim, wherein the conduit is relatively wider at the second end than at the first end and is arranged in use to funnel faecal matter from the second end to the first end.</claim-text> <claim-text>9. The medical device of any preceding claim, wherein the conduit is relatively more flexible at the second end than at the first end.</claim-text> <claim-text>10. The medical device of claim 9, wherein there is a gradation in flexibility from the second end, getting less flexible along the conduit in the direction of the first end.</claim-text> <claim-text>11. The medical device of any preceding claim, wherein the conduit is of generally thinner wall-thickness at the second end than at the first end.</claim-text> <claim-text>12. The medical device of claim 11, wherein there is a gradation in wail-thickness from the second end, getting thicker in the direction of the first end.</claim-text> <claim-text>13. The medical device of claim 12, claim 11 as dependent on claim 10, or of claim 10, wherein the gradation(s) are tapering, preferably continuously tapering from the second end in the direction of the first end and extend from the second end to a portion of the conduit arranged in use to sit against the anal sphincter.</claim-text> <claim-text>14. The medical device of any preceding claim, wherein the conduit is circularly symmetrical at the second end, when looking down the passageway. (4</claim-text> <claim-text>15. The medical device of any preceding claim, wherein the conduit comprises reinforcement structures, arranged to resist collapse of the passageway and arranged internal 0 20 between the internal wall surface and the external wall surface of the passageway. Suitably, the reinforcement structures are encased in plastics or rubber material.</claim-text> <claim-text>16. The medical device of any preceding claim, wherein the first end of the conduit comprises a sealing arrangement that remains accessible outside the body when the conduit is arranged in use, and is arranged to selectively seal the first end of the conduit to prevent passage of faecal material there-through and is arranged to selectively open the first end of the conduit to allow passage of faecal material from the conduit.</claim-text> <claim-text>17. The medical device of any preceding claim, further comprising retaining means arrangeable in use to hold the device in place in the body, the retaining means comprising straps, threads, ribbons bands or the like, arranged to be secured to the body of a user of the device, either directly, or to a garment or other fixing arrangement worn on or associated with the body of the user.</claim-text> <claim-text>18. The medical device of claim 17 as dependent on claim 16, wherein the retaining means is arranged to cooperate with the cap that forms part of the sealing arrangement.</claim-text> <claim-text>19. The medical device of any preceding claim, wherein the conduit comprises a secondary passageway arranged in use to allow communication between the second end of the conduit and the first end of the conduit.</claim-text> <claim-text>20. The medical device of claim 19, wherein the secondary passageway is isolated from the passageway along its length.</claim-text> <claim-text>21. The medical device of claim 19 or 20, wherein the secondary passageway is located between the internal wall surface and the external wall surface of the passageway.</claim-text> <claim-text>22. The medical device of claim 19, 20 or 21, wherein the secondary passageway is arranged to open out at the internal wall surface at the second end of the conduit.</claim-text> <claim-text>23. The medical device of any one of claims 19-22, wherein the opening of the secondary passageway at the second end of the conduit comprises a second opening of the secondary passageway. (4</claim-text> <claim-text>24. The medical device of any one of claims 19-23, wherein the secondary passageway is arranged to open out of either internal or external wall surface at the first end of the conduit. o 20</claim-text> <claim-text>25. The medical device of any one of claims 19-24, wherein the secondary passageway comprises a plurality of second openings, from a plurality of secondary passageways.</claim-text> <claim-text>26. The medical device of claim 25, wherein the secondary passageways communicate with a first opening that comprises a suction port for the secondary passageway.</claim-text> <claim-text>27. The medical device of any preceding claim, wherein the second end is arranged in use to form a barrier to faecal matter, such that faecal matter cannot pass from the rectum to the anus other than through the passageway, and/or is arranged to form a barrier to faecal matter, such that faecal matter from the rectum cannot come into contact with the external wall surface of the passageway.30. The medical device of any preceding claim, wherein the external wall of the passageway comprises a medication delivery portion arranged in use to deliver medication to the anus.31. The medical device of claim 30, wherein the medication delivery portion is arranged in use to deliver one or more medication selected from a group comprising: antibiotics; analgesics; anaesthetics; and muscle relaxants.32. A medical device for the treatment of anal fissure, comprising: a conduit arranged in use to extend from a first end external to the body, through the anus to a second end internal to the body, and is arranged in use to maintain a passageway there-through between first and second ends; wherein the second end is arranged in use to engage the body by flexing outward press against an internal surface the body, and wherein the conduit comprises a secondary passageway.33. A method of use of medical device for the treatment of anal fissure, comprising inserting the device into the body through the anus to form a conduit extending from a first end external to the body to a second end internal to the body to maintain a passageway there-through between first and second ends; wherein following said insertion the second end is allowed to engage the body by flexing outward and over to press against an internal surface the body.34. The method of claim 33, wherein the step of insertion comprises inserting the device into the body at least partially within an applicator.C\J 35. The method of claim 34, wherein the step of allowing the second end to engage the body comprises pushing the device out of the applicator and further into the body.N-0 20 36. The method of claim 35, wherein the step of allowing the second end to engage the body comprises withdrawing the applicator and/or pushing the device from the applicator to allow progressive flexion and curling over of the second end of the conduit as the withdrawing/pushing takes place.37. A method of use of a use a medical device for the treatment of anal fissure, comprising inserting the device into the body through the anus to form a conduit extending from a first end external to the body to a second end internal to the body to maintain a passageway there-through between first and second ends; wherein the second end engages the body by flexing outward press against an internal surface the body, wherein the conduit comprises a secondary passageway and the method further comprises applying suction to the secondary passageway.38. A device substantially as herein described, with reference to the accompanying drawings.</claim-text>
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