Retrospective study identifies male sex and hypoalbuminemia as factors influencing skin exposure in chemotherapy patients, suggesting tailored port placement approaches.
Male sex, hypoalbuminemia, and left anterior chest placement were independently associated with CV port skin exposure in patients undergoing chemotherapy. These findings highlight the importance of pre-procedural nutritional assessment and individualized port placement strategies to reduce the risk of skin-related complications.
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