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Carcinoma of the Ampulla of Vater: A Distinct Disease Entity?

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  1. Surgical Unit, The University of Dublin, Trinity College Dublin, and The Adelaide Meath Hospital, Dublin, Ireland

    Kevin C. P. Conlon MD, MBA

  2. Professorial Surgical Unit, The University of Dublin, Trinity College Dublin, The Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland

    Kevin C. P. Conlon MD, MBA

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Conlon, K.C.P. Carcinoma of the Ampulla of Vater: A Distinct Disease Entity?. Ann Surg Oncol 10, 1136–1137 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1245/ASO.2003.10.904

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