Support element for circumcision and system comprising the same

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a support element (10,110) for use in effecting ischemic necrosis in a foreskin (186) of a penis, being a closed-loop member defining an opening (12) dimensioned to permit a penis glans to pass therethrough and having an inner surface (14) and an outer surface (16); the outer surface comprising a circumferential support (18, 118) for an elastic ring (150) to be mounted thereon, said circumferential support being formed within a groove (20,120) in at least part of the outer surface; at least one first segment (26, 28) of the outer surface having an outer curvature of a radius larger than that of its flanking second segments (30, 32). Also provided herein is a system (100) for effecting ischemic necrosis in a foreskin (186) of a penis, comprising the support element (110) and elastic ring (150), and optionally a deployment element (160) for mounting the elastic ring over the foreskin and support element.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to non-surgical circumcision and to elements and system used for performing the same.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Male circumcision is one of the most common surgical procedures in the world and is performed for ritualistic as well as hygienic and disease prevention reasons. Approximately a third of human males worldwide receive a circumcision at some point in their lives. Circumcision has traditionally been performed either immediately after birth, during childhood, during adolescence or occasionally on young adults (i.e., after the teenage years).[0003]One conventional method for performing circumcision is by surgically removing the foreskin after physically pulling the foreskin over the glans. In such methods, the foreskin is removed while it is still a live tissue, usually causing bleeding. Such methods may involve hemorrhaging and a relatively long period of healing of the incision (e.g., up to a few weeks), while inducing ...

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Benefits of technology

This patent describes a support element that can be used to induce ischemic necrosis in the foreskin of a penis. The support element is a closed-loop member with an opening that allows the penis to pass through. It has an inner surface and an outer surface, with a reinforced area around its circumference to hold an elastic ring. This elastic ring is used to create pressure and induce necrosis in the foreskin. The support element can be attached to a deployment element for easy use. Overall, the invention provides a simple and effective way to induce necrosis in the foreskin of a penis.

Problems solved by technology

In such methods, the foreskin is removed while it is still a live tissue, usually causing bleeding.

Such methods may involve hemorrhaging and a relatively long period of healing of the incision (e.g., up to a few weeks), while inducing pain in an individual.

In general, such methods are recognized as not being scalable for mass circumcision campaigns, in particular in areas where medical facilities may be sparse or not available and where skilled personnel is scarce.

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