Fistula connector
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Abstract
A connector (1) for connecting a drainage bag (19) around a fistula (23) of a subject, comprising an elongate flexible tubular member (3) having an inlet aperture (5) for receiving waste material from a fistula (23) and an outlet aperture (7) for engagement with a drainage bag (19) through which waste material travels before entering the drainage bag (19). There is also described a drainage appliance incorporating such a connector.
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- 20. Apparatus for connecting a drainage bag to a fistula of a subject, including a connector in the form of an elongate flexible tubular member having an inlet aperture at a proximal end for receiving waste material from the fistula and an outlet aperture at a distal end for engagement with the drainage bag through which waste material travels before entering the drainage bag, and means for applying a force to the connector for pressing the proximal end of the connector into contact with the exterior surface of the subject whereby to connect it to the fistula.
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39. A method of connecting a drainage bag to a fistula of a subject, using a connector in the form of an elongate flexible tubular member having an inlet aperture at a proximal end for receiving waste material from the fistula and an outlet aperture at a distal end for engagement with the drainage bag through which waste material travels before entering the drainage bag, and means for applying a force to the connector for pressing the proximal end of the connector into contact with the exterior surface of the subject whereby to connect it to the fistula, comprising the steps of placing the inlet aperture of the connector against the fistula and applying the said force to the proximal end of the co
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