Device to control gastrostomy leakage

Details Device to control gastrostomy leakage Device to control gastrostomy leakage

1993-11-16

1994-10-25

Yasko, John D.

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

604178, A61M 2900

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053584880

ABSTRACT:
A gastrostomy device including an elongate feeding tube having a first end for insertion through an opening in a patient's abdominal wall and a second end including a feeding inlet. An inflatable balloon is mounted near the first end and a leakage seal valve is connected adjacent the balloon. The seal valve includes a flexible, elastomeric member to seal the opening in the patient and prevent leakage.

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