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Transanal Irrigation (TAI)

Transanal Irrigation (TAI) is a self-management tool to help individuals living with LARS have control over when and where they empty out their bowels. It is a natural and effective technique to help prevent fecal incontinence, bowel frequency, urgency, clustering, and incontinence to gas.

Overview of TAI

  • Definition

    Transanal Irrigation is an enema-like therapeutic approach designed to assist patients suffering from LARS by introducing a catheter into the rectum and pumping a large volume of water into the colon to help empty out the bowels.

  • Efficacy

    TAI has been shown to be an effective treatment for LARS, with studies indicating significant improvements in bowel function and quality of life for patients.

  • Usage Frequency

    Regular TAI is typically recommended to be performed once a day or every other day, depending on individual patient needs and responses. If carried out as prescribed, TAI can help a user stay symptom free for up to 48 hours.

FAQs

Peristeen Website with FAQs

Video and Instructions

Peristeen's instructional TAI video

Irrigation Diary

A document used for tracking irrigations.

Patient Testimonials

Wow I am having success with the TAI system. It is a trial, l know, but nonetheless, much better than the last 6 years could ever be.

I am very pleased with the results so far. How wonderful it is to be able to empty my bowel, and have no issues the rest of the day. Also, I have not experienced any pain in the bowel area since the irrigations have begun. I know it is early, but I am very encouraged so far. Thank you for allowing me to be part of the study.

This is a game changer - I am willing to give testimonial and answer questions, or give explanations to pts 🙂

I have my life back! No more surprises!!! No more excuses for appointments. Life changing. Will I be able to get this device?!? Sister in law is a politician and she has already heard about this!!!

It works really well! I really need help to get the government to accept this so that they can help finance the irrigation equipment. There are 33% of people who want to have a stoma again, and another 33% want to die, because they no longer leave the house, the other 33% are like me, they believe in the best. I'm in Cuba, when I come back, I'll call Coloplast and I have to make something happen. There are people who die from it. I arrived today and without irrigation I could not be in Cuba. I really hope to have the support of certain doctors so that the government approves Persiteen.

So many changes to my life - supply of pads and depends will be much less, After a successful irrigation, no poo for (at least) 24 hours. I am SO pleased with the results

My brother knew that my life was going to be difficult after surgery - now, with TAI, I’m telling my brother that all is the same but we go to the bathroom at different times

BTW. MERCI MERCI, for some freedom from the washroom. I have booked a trip in February to Vegas, I am so excited. Been 3 years I haven't left my house, now I'm sin city bound.

This is the best thing that has happened to me in a long time!!!

20.5 hours without toilets. It's awesome!

The irrigation is a life saver!

I've heard about it but was hesitant to try. The study gave me the opportunity to do it with the support provided by the medical team and the impact of the irrigations on my life has been transformative. I do not think about my bowel movements anymore, or where is the nearest bathroom, or should I cancel an engagement because of a LARS episode. I have my life back and you have my eternal gratitude for this.

THANK YOU WITH ALL MY HEART!

You changed my life and saved my sanity. Just imagine how many people could be affected by this study! The work you are doing is amazing and I am very proud to have played a tiny role in it. Thank you xxx

All my heartfelt gratitude to the study team, for including me and providing me excellent support. Thank you very much for myself and on behalf of my family, the impact you've made is life changing!

It's a small miracle. It allows me to go out without being afraid of soiling my pants

I don’t’ know how I did it before the irrigation - its life altering - its 5 years before living with symptoms

It has given me remarkable results. I have experienced immediate phenomenal relief from the first application onward.

Absolutely no pain anymore, no inflammation of the anal area, hemorrhoids are non-existent. Gas and bloating are minimized and no urgency to defecate or a million trips to the bathroom.

I had no idea of its existence before this trial. It has really improved my quality of life!

I have been using the TAI every day because it has been such a life changer I can’t see myself not using it and risk accidents. I didn’t realize how stressful my bowel movements were to me before you introduced me to TAI. I will be forever grateful and would love to help advocate to anyone who may be having doubts or questions.

I am SO grateful I participated in this TAI clinical study. TAI has made a HUGE difference in raising my quality of life.

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