IN-DWELLING PORT FOR ACCESS INTO A BODY

摘要

An in-dwelling port for providing repeated entry to a body during and/or after an operation is described. The port may include an external portion se cured to a body outside an incision and a collapsible insertion portion that is inserted through the incision. The collapsible portion collapses when no instrument or lumen is present to permits the body to return to substantial ly a normal profile around the incision.