Inventors:
Theodore A. Golden - Troy MI
International Classification:
A61F 712, A61B 1736
Abstract:
A hemorrhoid bandage or cold pack, for positioning within a human anal canal, is formed of a hollow, thin wall, roughly cylindrically shaped body having an inner end and an outer end. The body is transversely divided into two parts by a central panel extending longitudinally from the outer end towards the inner end, but having an open area adjacent the inner end. A tube, which is coaxial with the body, extends from the inner to the outer end and opens exteriorly of the body at each end. A fluid inlet continuously supplies fluid of a predetermined temperature into one body part through the outer end, which fluid flows through the panel open area at the inner end, and then out of the other body part through a fluid drain opening communicating therewith. The two interior parts may be further subdivided by transverse ribs extending between the panel and the body exterior wall to form longitudinally extending channels for controlling the direction of the fluid flow through the body. By using a relatively cool fluid, such as cool water, the bandage may be used to provide a controlled temperature, for extended periods of time, within the rectal area in connection with treatment of hemorrhoids.