The Risk of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma; A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Ali Mohamed Elameen,
Mohamed Awad AlMarakby,
Tarek Ibrahim Atta
et al.
Abstract:Background
Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is an emerging disorder that has gained global attention throughout the past era. The present meta-analysis was performed to retrieve the risk of BIA-ALCL from population-based epidemiological studies. Factors associated with BIA-ALCL were evaluated to identify patients at higher risk of BIA-ALCL.
Methods
A systematic literature search was executed throughout 12 databases. All e… Show more
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