There was no difference in survival outcomes between mastectomy and ALND with XRT of patients with OBC. Radiotherapy improves locoregional recurrence and, possibly mortality rates of patients undergoing ALND. Based on this meta-analysis, combined ALND and radiation therapy may appear as the optimal surgical approach in these patients.

Patients under 70 years old with AC undergoing cholecystectomy admitted to MS had increased LOS, delay to the operation, and hospital costs compared to those admitted to a SS. Admission of patients with AC to a SS needs to be emphasized to reduce costs and improve quality of care.

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