| 摘要 |
<p>A gastrostomy tube (11) having a collapsible, internal retention flange (12) is disclosed, and the gastrostomy tube (11) is inserted into a patient's stomach by a percutaneous endoscopic or other suitable technique. The internal retention flange (12) comprises a dome shape that will not only reduce patient risk during the placement procedure, but will also allow for a more consistent and less traumatic external removal procedure.</p> |
