#$%^&*AU2013201412A120130404.pdf#####METHOD OF TREATING ANAL INCONTINENCE ABSTRACT A method for treating anal incontinence is provided, in which a support member (1) is implanted in a tissue pathway (10) extending from a first location (1Ob) posterior to and adjacent the anus (102), through the perineum (103) anterior to the anus (102) and terminating at a location (1Ob) posterior to and adjacent the anus (102) opposite the first location (1 Oa).