International journal of clinical oncology
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Int. J. Clin. Oncol. · Aug 2008
Long-term outcomes of peripheral arm ports implanted in patients with colorectal cancer.
Venous ports are mandatory for chemotherapy in cancer patients because prolonged infusions are required. The aim of this study was to assess the safety of peripheral arm ports for chemotherapy in patients with colorectal cancer. ⋯ Peripheral arm ports can be maintained with excellent short-and long-term outcomes. Peripheral arm ports are considered to be a good alternative to central venous ports implanted in the chest in patients with MCRC.