Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy
Volume 3, Issue 2 , Pages 96-98, June 2006

Photodynamic therapy for Barrett's oesophagus and oesophageal carcinoma—How I do it

  • D. Mitton
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  • R. Ackroyd, MD(Dist), FRCS

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +44 114 2261398; fax: +44 114 2261398.

Department of Surgery, K-floor, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield S10 2JF, UK

published online 24 April 2006.

Summary 

We have considerable experience in the use of both ALA and Photofrin-induced photodynamic therapy in the treatment of Barrett's oesophagus (with and without dysplasia) and both early and advanced oesophageal carcinoma. The drugs used and the techniques vary depending on the condition being treated. The techniques and doses used for the various conditions are outlined here.

Keywords: Barrett's oesophagus, Oesophageal carcinoma, Photodynamic therapy, Aminolaevulinic acid, Photofrin

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PII: S1572-1000(06)00052-4

doi:10.1016/j.pdpdt.2006.03.003

Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy
Volume 3, Issue 2 , Pages 96-98, June 2006

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