A CATHETER

摘要

The present invention concerns a catheter for drainage of fluids from a bodily cavity comprising a flexible drainage tube which is provided with a drain opening in the distal end portion of the drainage tube and an inflatable balloon portion adjacent said drain opening, which encompasses the tube for retaining said tube when inserted in the bodily cavity, said balloon portion being encompassed by a tubular basket member with slittings, which is fastened to the drainage tube, wherein the drainage tube is further provided with one or more drain openings in the opposite end of the balloon portion between the balloon portion and the fastening of the basket member to the drainage tube. Hereby an improved drainage of fluid from a body cavity is achieved than the hitherto known catheters.