mini gastrostomy tube

Low-Profile Mini Button Gastrostomy Tube
Mini Button gastrostomy tube is used to provide in-vitro feeding for patients who cannot eat normally through their mouth (by swallowing), or to provide additional in-vitro feeding for patients who cannot meet their current nutritional needs by eating. The gastrostomy tube will be directly inserted into patient's stomach through the stoma on the abdominal wall to transport the liquid food, formula or medication.

Features:
1. Minimizing trauma during surgery.
2. Made of 100% medical grade silicone, the tube is soft & clear.
3. X-ray opaque line through the whole tube.
4. The balloon is glued to the main tube both inside and outside, it is elastic and flexible.
5. Fully equipped, easily operated.
6. Good bio-compatibility.
7. Y Type locking joint, no leakage.
8. The size from 12Fr to Fr24, color code for distinguish different size.
9. Packing:1pcs/inner box, 10pcs/carton

Main Features
1.Apple Shaped Balloon grows horizontally when filled, covering more surface area at the gastrostomy site.
2.Tapered Transition from the shaft to the base of the external bolster is designed for a more secure fit.
3.Durable Anti-Reflux Valve offers maximum protection.
4.Adjustable Balloon allows for fill variation to ensure individualized proper fit.

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Gastrostomy tubes refers to the treatment of advanced esophageal cancer patients, where the doctor did not remove the esophageal cancer, but only left a tube in the abdomen. It is widely used in clinical practice as a palliative treatment for advanced esophageal cancer, which aims to improve the pain of eating and drinking water for esophageal cancer patients, while also maximizing the ability to achieve treatment goals and prolong life!

Postoperative management of gastrostomy tube
1. After surgery, intravenous infusion and intestinal peristalsis can be restored, and a fluid diet can be infused through a catheter.
2. For patients undergoing gastrostomy for the purpose of decompression, the catheter should be rinsed daily with physiological saline after the surgery to prevent blockage.
3. After surgery, instruct the patient to protect the catheter from detachment. If it falls off, a new catheter should be inserted immediately. If it cannot be inserted, the catheter should be surgically inserted.

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