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. 2024 Feb 19;11(2):263. doi: 10.3390/children11020263

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Pull and Resistance force test results for 14 Fr and 24 Fr G-tubes with varying designs and hardnesses (n = 5). The highest force withstood by each G-tube in an open (Expanded) and closed (Retracted) confirmation was recorded. Hard spoke, soft spoke, balloon, and non-balloon designs were tested in (A) 14 Fr and (B) 24 Fr sizes. The soft spoke was manufactured with silicone, while the hard spoke design was reinforced with hard metals or plastics. * p < 0.05 indicates significance measured by t-test. nd = no statistically significant difference.