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Bashar J Qumseya1, Waseem David, Herbert C Wolfsen.
Abstract
This paper reviews the use of photodynamic therapy (PDT) in patients with Barrett's esophagus and esophageal carcinoma. We describe the history of PDT, mechanics, photosensitizers for PDT in patients with esophageal disease. Finally, we discuss its utility and limitations in this setting.Entities:
Keywords: Ablation therapy; Aminolevulinic acid; Barrett esophagus; Dihematoporphyrin ether; Esophageal neoplasms
Year: 2013 PMID: 23423151 PMCID: PMC3572348 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2013.46.1.30
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Endosc ISSN: 2234-2400