An enterostomy device for providing fluids and nutrients through a stoma formed
through the abdominal wall of a patient is described. The enterostomy device, which
may be configured as either a gastrostomy device or a jejunostomy device, comprises
a low-profile retaining member which is configured to be unobtrusively positioned
within the stomach or the intestine, and which is configured to provide sufficient
surface area for contacting the stomach or intestine to prevent unintentional removal
or release of the enterostomy device from the patient. The enterostomy device is
also structured with a low-profile port hub for facilitating the inflation of the
retaining member and feeding and venting through the stoma.
