The feeding tube system includes an elongated shaft having a proximal portion, an opposing distal portion, and a central opening or lumen extending therethrough. The proximal portion is configured to remain outside a patients body cavity and includes a first opening through which fluids can be introduced into the lumen. The distal portion is configured for disposing within a patients body cavity and includes a second opening for discharging fluids from the lumen into the patients body cavity. An interior retention balloon is provided at the distal portion of the elongated shaft. An external base positioned at the proximal portion of the feeding tube can include at least one exterior base balloon extending therefrom. The interior retention balloon and the at least one exterior base balloon are inflatable.
