System and method for treatment of anal incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse

摘要

Using a sling that includes a central portion and at least two arms extending from the central portion, a method of treating anal incontinence may include positioning the central portion posteriorly to the rectum and/or anus of a subject, and extending each arm of the sling to a respective obturator region. Using a sling having the same or similar structure, a method of treating pelvic organ prolapse may include positioning the central portion beneath the ano-rectum of a subject, and extending each arm of the sling to a respective thigh incision near the obturator region.

主权项

1. An apparatus for use in treating defactory dysfunctions of a patient comprising a sling having a sub-rectal element including first and second ends and an inferior portion; a first elongate strap having a distal end coupled to said first end and a second elongate strap having a distal end coupled to said second end, said sub-rectal element including an extension member coupled to the inferior portion, said extension member sized and structured for attachment to a coccyx of the patient.