DEVICE FOR PREVENTING STRICTURES OF ESOPHAGEAL-GASTRIC ANASTOMOSIS AND GASTRIC DECOMPRESSION

摘要

The device for preventing strictures of esophageal-gastric anastomosis and gastric decompression contains the intubation tube and the plastic inflatable balloon with air duct. The diameter of the balloon equals the postoperative internal diameter of esophagus. The device also contains the relief duct located inside the balloon. The length of the duct matches that of the longitudinal axis of the balloon.