A skin port that includes a flange defining a longitudinal axis, and a
tube extending downwardly from the flange. The flange is axially aligned
with the tube, the flange and tube cooperate to define a tunnel
therethrough, the tube is rotatable within the flange, and the tube
includes a folding mechanism and threads defined on an outside surface
thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the folding mechanism includes a pair
of folding members that each have a fold crease defined therein, and the
folding members can be disposed in an unfolded position and a folded
position. In another preferred embodiment, the tube includes at least one
tooth projecting from a proximal end thereof.