#$%^&*AU2006202854B220121213.pdf#####METHOD OF TREATING ANAL INCONTINENCE ABSTRACT A method of treating anal incontinence in a patient comprising the steps of establishing a pathway (10) in tissue extending about the anal sphincter (101) and locating an elongate flexible support member (1) in, and extending along, the pathway (10) in a supporting relationship with the anal sphincter (101).1/19 e00,f lob00