Self-retaining gastrostomy tube

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1988-06-24

1989-08-29

Pellegrino, Stephen C.

Surgery

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

Material introduced into and removed from body through...

604 96, 604164, 604178, A61M 2500

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048613347

ABSTRACT:
A gastrostomy tube which is retained in place without the use of any stitching. The tube is held in place through the use of a balloon inside the stomach and a collar pressing against the abdominal wall of the patient. The tube is provided with a stretchable section which is lengthened prior to insertion to provide the retention forces required. A trocar is employed to elongate and implant the gastrostomy tube. Also disclosed is a method of implanting a feeding tube.

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