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A chemo port is a small implantable device with a thin silicon tube that attaches to a large vein, usually in the upper chest under the skin. It can remain implanted for 3-5 years and is used to deliver fluids, blood transfusions, chemotherapy, and for drawing blood samples or injecting dye for scans. A chemo port reduces risks of phlebitis and extravasation compared to intravenous injections and can provide treatments over multiple days. However, complications can include injuries to blood vessels, arrhyth
- Author
- Nandini Verma
- Language
- EN