Abstract: The device for rectal lavage includes a generally rigid tubular body (10) having a relatively flexible tapered front end nozzle portion (12) for insertion into the anus (50) of a patient. A port (14) is provided for the insertion of an irrigation hose (16) into the device, which passes through a nozzle opening (18). At least one drain hole (20) is positioned in said nozzle (12), spaced from said opening (18), for the passage of irrigated fecal matter from the rectum (52) into the hollow interior (24) of said tubular body (10). A discharge outlet (22) member from the hollow interior (24) of said tubular body (10) for the discharge of irrigated fecal matter from the device.

Abstract: A device for colonic lavage has a tubular body (10) having a forward portion (12) and a rearward portion (14). An opening (16) is provided at the front end of the forward portion (12). A side tube (18) includes an outlet (20), thereby defining a continuous passage (22) from the opening (16) to the outlet (20). A port (24) is located at the other end of the tubular body (10) and incorporates a seal (28) having a free internal dimension (I) less than the minimum cross-sectional dimension (M) of the passage (22). The junction (17) between the forward portion and the side tube (18) is flexible. A discharge tube (32) extends from the outlet (20) to a sealable container. In use, the forward portion (12) of the tubular body (10) is inserted into the bowel of a patient. A hose (26) is inserted into the port (24) to extend through the tubular body (10) and through the opening (16) into the colon of the patient. Irrigation fluid is passed through the hose (26) to cleanse obstructed fecal matter from the colon.