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Anal Dilators

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Dilatan Plus anal dilators are cryo-thermal anal dilators that may be used for differing pathologies when advised by a physician. Dilatan vegetable lubricating cream is also available and facilitates the insertion process.

  • single patient product
  • 5x sizes available
  • suitable for thermotherapy (warm) & cryotherapy (cold)
  • suitable for various pathologies & treatments
  • comes with specialist Dilatan cream

Anal dilators Plus are available in 5 different sizes and can be used for a variety of treatments and pathologies. Each sealed dilator contains a thermal jelly which, when heated or cooled, maintains the dilator’s temperature during use.

Three patient box sizes are available (Ø18/20 mm, Ø23/27 mm and Ø30 mm), offering patients the most suitable size for their particular problem and individual anatomy.

Thermotherapy (warm) or cryotherapy (cold) dilators may be used for differing pathologies.

 

The small and medium-sized dilators are to assist in progressive distension in the presence of various anal stenoses. The large size is always indicated for spasm.

In many pathologies, the temperature of the dilator is not important.

However, for the following conditions the dilator should be used warm, up to but not exceeding 50° Celsius:

  • Stenosis (contraction) of the anus, due to cicatricial or idiopathic origin
  • Holds 5mm and 10mm laparoscopes
  • Prevention of post-operative stenosis due to haemorrhoids or fistulas

For the following conditions, the dilator should be cooled to not below 0° Celsius:

  • Anal bleeding

Prior to insertion, the dilator should be covered in a layer of Dilatan cream. Sitting in the bidet or lying on the bed, insert the dilator slowly up to its base. Keep it in position for two to three minutes, and then pull it slowly out. It is advisable not to stand or walk with the dilator in position.

  • Following haemorrhoidectomy, dilations should be performed once or twice daily for the first month, reducing to three times a week for the second and third months. This will greatly relieve post-operative discomfort.
  • In cases of anal stenosis, twice-daily use of the dilator is advisable. Treatment should be continued for several months.
  • For other conditions, Dilatan should be used twice a day whilst symptoms persist, and the treatment continued for at least a month after the symptoms have ceased.

For thermotherapy, the dilator should be immersed in warm water, ideally at 50° Celsius, for 10-15 minutes.

For cryotherapy, the dilator should be immersed in iced water for 15 minutes in the fridge.

The Dilatan works well regardless of whether the lower bowel is full or empty. In case of spasm, sitting in a warm water bidet prior to insertion will help relax the sphincter muscles and assist the therapy.

Cleaning Dilatan

Following use, the dilators should be washed in warm, soapy water, thoroughly rinsed and returned to the box when clean and dry.

Order CodeDescription
SMA1001/2DILATAN PLUS pack: 2x dilators 18 & 20mm + 2x 50ml tubes of Dilatan cream
SMA1001/12DILATAN PLUS cryothermal anal dilator:12 boxes of 2 x sizes 18/20mm
SMA1002/2DILATAN PLUS pack: 2x dilators 23 & 27mm + 2x 50ml tubes of Dilatan cream
SMA1002/12DILATAN PLUS cryothermal anal dilator: 12 boxes of 2 x sizes 23/27mm
SMA1030/1DILATAN PLUS treatment pack: 1 x dilator 30mm + 2x 50ml tubes of Dilatan cream
SMA3050/1Dilatan vegetable lubricating cream: 1x 50ml tube
SMA3050/50Dilatan vegetable lubricating cream – case of 50x 50ml tubes