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Comparison of complications between peripheral arm ports and central chest ports: A meta-analysis.

Shanshan WuWanjiao LiQiongxiao ZhangShuting LiLizi Wang
Published in: Journal of advanced nursing (2018)
Arm ports are a safe option beside chest ports for adult patients with malignancy, especially in patients with head-neck cancer or breast cancer. Patients should be well informed of the advantages and disadvantages of different vascular access devices and provided a choice.
Keyphrases
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  • young adults
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