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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Oct 15, 2016; 8(10): 745-750
Published online Oct 15, 2016. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v8.i10.745
Where does chemotherapy stands in the treatment of ampullary carcinoma? A review of literature
Marwan Ghosn, Hampig Raphael Kourie, Elie El Rassy, Fady Ghassan Haddad, Colette Hanna, Fadi El Karak, Dolly Nasr
Marwan Ghosn, Hampig Raphael Kourie, Elie El Rassy, Fady Ghassan Haddad, Colette Hanna, Fadi El Karak, Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Saint Joseph University, Beirut 1104-2020, Lebanon
Hampig Raphael Kourie, Department of Oncology, Jules Bordet Institute, Free University of Brussels (ULB), B-1070 Brussels, Belgium
Dolly Nasr, Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Saint Joseph University, Beirut 1104-2020, Lebanon
Author contributions: Ghosn M initiated the review; Ghosn M, Kourie HR, El Rassy E performed the review, analyzed the data and wrote first draft; Ghosn M, Kourie HR, El Rassy E, Haddad FG, Hanna C, El Karak F and Nasr D reviewed and commented on the paper and provided final approval.
Conflict-of-interest statement: To the best of our knowledge, no conflict of interest exists.
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Correspondence to: Marwan Ghosn, MD, Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Saint Joseph University, Monot St, Beirut, PO Box 166830, Beirut 1104-2020, Lebanon. mghosn.hdf@usj.edu.lb
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Received: June 18, 2016
Peer-review started: June 19, 2016
First decision: July 4, 2016
Revised: July 29, 2016
Accepted: August 17, 2016
Article in press: August 19, 2016
Published online: October 15, 2016
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Core tip: This paper is a minireview outlining the actual knowledge concerning the treatment of ampullary carcinoma. After a brief review of the prognostic factors and current treatment options for localized and advanced ampullary carcinoma, we discuss the new molecular targets and report on the potential novel therapies.