Malecot or Pezzer ended colon tube

Has anyone tried a Malecot or Pezzer ended colon tube? I see them on several sites. Although they are described as colon tubes, I have only seen relatively short ones, about 12 to 16 inches. Most sites don’t even give a length. But seem to short to be a colon tube. Although, the end does look interesting. Over 1” in diameter in most cases.

12-16" is about it for the Pezzer and Malrecot tubes.

We have used them both.

They are neither colon tubes or retention devices. Personally, I think they stink! 😁 😁 😁 😁

My wife and I tried a couple Malecots once and we don't like them. I tried one with her and I couldn't get it much further than 6". I withdrew it a little and tried again but still the same resistance, so we decided to take it out. When she tried the other malecot on me, she managed to get it in me about 9", but also met resistance. It couldn't have been fecal blockages because we both gave each other cleansing enemas before the colonics. We later tried 32Fr silicone colon tubes and comfortably achieved 13" and 15" insertions respectively. I guess some instruments just aren't anatomically compatable, but we're staying away from malecots and pezzer tubes.

From what i've gathered, this type of "mushroom tip" tube is used just inside the anus as a drainage device only. The shape of the tip keeps it inside the sphincter but the open slots allow liquid/gas to escape through the tubing. I don't think these are designed to be instilled deep into the rectum or to be used as an input tube for an enema.

Thanks. I won't waist my time with these then.

Appreciate your input.

Finally, I find out what they are. We bought one a long time ago and could not figure out what it was good for!

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Many times patients after surgery will have drainage or gas build-up that needs to be expelled. these tubes work well as they can be placed and usually will stay right in place but the openings will remain open for use. sometimes a "gentle" suction device is used to keep things flowing well too.

I came by several hundred of these when buying an old, family-owned medical supply company many years ago. I gave them to Ron at Bethtyler and he sold them, probably to many of you folks.

I have a pezzer and like it. I usually use it after 2 or 3 enemas with the double balloon nozzle. One think I like about it is with it I can feel both the external and internal sphincter as it goes past them. I can't feel that with my other nozzles.

Sometimes I insert it as far as possible. Usually this leaves about 2 inches outside of me. Sometimes I just barely insert it, depending on what mood I am in.

So I think it is a good addition to my nozzles and I use it when I feel like it. My favorite, and the one I use the most, is the double balloon.

Well, despite the negative reviews about the Pezzer, I have to say that I enjoy mine, too. It's a nice combination of the feel of a colon tube (just not as long) and the thrill of insertion that comes from a double balloon nozzle. My Pezzer is a 40 Fr. and the feeling of it in my rectum is kinda nice!

So, when I am in an ambivalent mood about what device to use, many times I'll just reach for the ol' Pezzer!!

Have fun and play safe!

Deb

I had read someplace that they were used by people who had a colostomy, and the mushroom head would help it stay in. Maybe

someone with medical knowledge could confirm this. They would

also be great for staying in and letting gases off after surgery.

Hello!

I'd vote for the Pezzer ended tube too. I like to do my enemas in the bath and I find this is the best. To insert I pop it in and then use the flow from my Higginson's syringe to pump it further in. I have no problem going the whole 14". I found a normal colon tube just slid straight out. Malcot is good too for a quick wash on the bidet.

Years ago I discovered the Pezzer catheter. Just looking at this shape caught me on fire. The thought of the thick fungus conquering my colon excited me very much.

I discovered some on a website, made of red rubber, CH44 and 12" long. The mushroom had a diameter of > 1".

When the head goes in... crazy. My lady skillfully inserts the catheter completely. When I get the chance I'll put pictures in my gallery.

Unfortunately, these catheters are no longer available. As a precaution I ordered five...